noun
Fuji thistle; Cirsium purpuratum
A species of thistle native to Japan, named after Mount Fuji. The scientific name is Cirsium purpuratum.
富士山の周辺では、夏にフジアザミが咲きます。
Around Mount Fuji, Fuji thistles bloom in summer.
Compound of 富士 (Fuji, referring to Mount Fuji) and 薊 (azami, 'thistle'). The plant is named after the region where it is commonly found.