noun
noble orchid; Cymbidium goeringii
A species of orchid native to East Asia, often appreciated for its fragrance and cultivated as an ornamental plant.
春になると、山でシュンランが咲いているのを見かけます。
In spring, you can see noble orchids blooming in the mountains.
シュンランは香りが良いので、盆栽としても人気があります。
Because of its pleasant fragrance, the noble orchid is also popular as a bonsai plant.
The name 春蘭 (literally 'spring orchid') refers to its flowering season. The exact origin of the Japanese name is uncertain, but it is a straightforward descriptive compound.