lychnis; Lychnis senno
A flowering plant in the carnation family, native to Japan and East Asia. The name refers specifically to Lychnis senno, a perennial with bright pink or red flowers. Used in gardening and traditional contexts.
Lychnis senno blooms with vivid flowers in summer.
庭にセンノウを植えてみた。
I planted some lychnis in the garden.
Katakana spelling, common in botanical contexts or when the kanji is obscure.
The plant name is associated with 仙翁寺, a temple in Kyoto where the flower was cultivated; the spelling 仙翁 reflects the temple name.