noun
globe amaranth
A flowering plant (Gomphrena globosa) known for its long-lasting, clover-like flower heads. Often used in dried flower arrangements.
庭に千日紅を植えました。
I planted globe amaranth in the garden.
千日紅はドライフラワーに適しています。
Globe amaranth is suitable for dried flowers.
The name 千日紅 (literally 'thousand-day red') refers to the plant's long-lasting red flowers. The exact historical derivation is uncertain, but the kanji are conventionally associated with the plant's characteristics.