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.
In spring, the fluffy catkins of the rosegold pussy willow appear.
Using rosegold pussy willow in ikebana creates an early-spring atmosphere.
Katakana spelling is the most common written form for this plant name.
Kanji spelling; usually written in kana.
Hiragana spelling; also used, but katakana is more typical for plant names.
The name 猫柳 (cat willow) comes from the resemblance of its silvery catkins to a cat's tail. The exact historical derivation is uncertain.