sea aster
A plant species, Aster tripolium, found in salt marshes and coastal areas.
Sea aster is a plant that grows in wetlands near the coast.
Katakana spelling is common for plant names; usually written in kana.
Kanji form is rare; the word is usually written in kana.
The name likely derives from 浦 (ura, 'inlet') and 菊 (kiku, 'chrysanthemum'), referring to its daisy-like flowers and coastal habitat. The exact origin is uncertain.