noun
flowering dogwood; Cornus florida
Refers specifically to the North American flowering dogwood tree, known for its showy white or pink bracts in spring. Common in Japanese parks and gardens.
公園のハナミズキが満開です。
The flowering dogwoods in the park are in full bloom.
ハナミズキの花言葉は「返
The flower meaning of the flowering dogwood is 'return gift'.