pocketbook plant; slipperwort; Calceolaria
Refers to any plant of the genus Calceolaria, known for its slipper-shaped flowers. Often called カルセオラリア in Japanese.
See also: カルセオラリア
The pocketbook plant is characterized by its pouch-shaped flowers.
I bought a pocketbook plant seedling at the garden store.
Katakana spelling is common for this plant name; usually written in kana.
Kanji spelling is rare; the plant is usually referred to in kana.
From 巾着 (きんちゃく, 'drawstring pouch') + 草 (そう, 'grass, plant'), referring to the pouch-like shape of the flowers. The exact historical derivation is uncertain, but the name is descriptive.