noun
Ludwigia stipulacea; a species of primrose-willow
A specific aquatic plant species native to East Asia. The name is a botanical term.
ミズキンバイは湿地に生える多年草です。
Ludwigia stipulacea is a perennial plant that grows in wetlands.
Standard katakana spelling for this plant name.
Kanji spelling is rare; the plant name is usually written in katakana.
The name ミズキンバイ (水金梅) literally means 'water golden plum', likely referring to the plant's habitat and flower appearance. The exact derivation is uncertain.