noun
Oriental photinia; Photinia villosa
A deciduous shrub in the rose family, native to East Asia. The Japanese name literally means 'cow killer', possibly from traditional use or appearance. See also カマツカ (sense 2).
See also: カマツカ
牛殺しは、春に白い花を咲かせる落葉低木です。
Ushikoroshi is a deciduous shrub that produces white flowers in spring.
カマツカ (sense 2) is another name for the same plant, Photinia villosa.
The name 牛殺し literally means 'cow killer'. The exact origin is uncertain, but it may refer to traditional use of the plant or its appearance.