Maianthemum japonicum; Japanese false Solomon's seal
A perennial monocot native to Japan, with small white flowers and bamboo-like leaves. The name 雪笹 (snow bamboo grass) reflects its appearance.
ユキザサは山地の林床に生える多年草です。
Maianthemum japonicum is a perennial plant that grows on forest floors in mountainous areas.
春になると、ユキザサの白い花が咲きます。
In spring, the white flowers of Maianthemum japonicum bloom.
Katakana spelling is common for plant names; usually written in kana.
Kanji spelling is rare; the plant is usually written in kana.
The Japanese name ユキザサ (雪笹) literally means 'snow bamboo grass', referring to the plant's white flowers and bamboo-like leaves. The scientific name is Maianthemum japonicum.