noun
Rhododendron mucronulatum var. ciliatum; a variety of azalea
A specific variety of azalea native to East Asia. The name is usually written in katakana.
ゲンカイツツジは春に紫色の花を咲かせる。
Rhododendron mucronulatum var. ciliatum blooms with purple flowers in spring.
ツツジ is the general term for azalea, while ゲンカイツツジ refers to a specific variety.
The name likely derives from 玄海 (Genkai, a region in Kyushu) and 躑躅 (tsutsuji, azalea), referring to its habitat. The exact origin is uncertain.