ネコヤナギ

noun

rosegold pussy willow

A species of willow native to East Asia, known for its silvery catkins that appear in early spring. Often used in ikebana and as a seasonal motif.

• 春はるになると、ネコヤナギのふわふわした花か穂すいが顔かおを出だす。

  In spring, the fluffy catkins of the rosegold pussy willow appear.

• 生いけ花ばなにネコヤナギを使つかうと、早そう春しゅんの雰ふん囲い気きが出でる。

  Using rosegold pussy willow in ikebana creates an early-spring atmosphere.