alpine bistort; Bistorta vivipara
A perennial herbaceous plant found in alpine regions. The name literally means 'bulbil tiger's tail', referring to the small bulbils (むかご) that form on the flower spike.
I found an alpine bistort in the high mountains.
Usually written in katakana; usually written in kana.
Kanji spelling is rare and mainly used in botanical contexts.
The name combines むかご (bulbil) and 虎の尾 (tiger's tail), describing the plant's appearance. The exact historical derivation is uncertain.