noun
harlequin glorybower
A deciduous shrub native to East Asia, known for its fragrant white flowers and bright blue berries. The leaves have a distinctive odor when crushed, hence the Japanese name くさぎ (臭木, 'stink tree').
クサギの花は甘い香りがする。
The flowers of the harlequin glorybower have a sweet fragrance.
庭にクサギを植えたら、秋に青い実がなった。
When I planted a harlequin glorybower in the garden, it bore blue berries in autumn.
The Japanese name くさぎ (臭木) literally means 'stink tree', referring to the unpleasant smell of the crushed leaves. The plant is native to Japan, China, and Korea.