Translation guide
A plant species (Lespedeza cuneata) used for forage, erosion control, and traditional medicine. In Japanese, it is primarily known as メドハギ.
Chinese lespedeza (the plant)
Referring to the plant itself, in botanical, agricultural, or general contexts.
The standard Japanese name for Lespedeza cuneata. Used in botanical and everyday contexts.
In academic or highly technical contexts, you may also use the scientific name Lespedeza cuneata directly in Japanese text, often written in katakana as レスペデザ・クネアータ, but メドハギ is preferred in most situations.
メドハギはマメ科の多年草です。
Chinese lespedeza is a perennial plant in the legume family.
A less common, more specific term sometimes used in botanical contexts. Not widely used in everyday language.
Seri-ka medohagi is sometimes used in specific classifications.