noun
kara flowering quince; Chaenomeles lagenaria
A specific variety of flowering quince; the name distinguishes it from the common 木瓜 (ぼけ).
See also: 木瓜 (ぼけ)
庭にカラボケを植えた。
I planted a kara flowering quince in the garden.
カラボケは普通のボケより花が大きい。
The kara flowering quince has larger flowers than the common flowering quince.
Refers to the common flowering quince (Chaenomeles speciosa or japonica); カラボケ is a specific variety.
The name likely derives from 唐 (kara, 'Chinese') + 木瓜 (boke, 'flowering quince'), indicating a variety introduced from China. The exact historical derivation is uncertain.