Translation guide
A plant (Astragalus sinicus) used as green manure and sometimes as a vegetable in East Asia. In Japanese, it is most commonly referred to as レンゲソウ or ゲンゲ.
Referring to the plant species Astragalus sinicus, commonly seen in fields.
The most common name. Literally 'lotus flower grass', referring to the flower shape.
春になると、田んぼにレンゲソウが一面に咲く。
In spring, Chinese milk vetch blooms all over the rice fields.
Alternate common name, often used in agricultural contexts.
Literary or poetic Chinese-derived name, rarely used in everyday speech.
紫雲英の花が風に揺れている。
The Chinese milk vetch flowers are swaying in the wind.
Chinese milk vetch is excellent as green manure.