noun
California poppy; golden poppy
Refers to the flowering plant Eschscholzia californica, known for its bright orange-yellow blooms.
春になると、庭にハナビシソウが咲きます。
In spring, California poppies bloom in the garden.
ハナビシソウはカリフォルニアの州花です。
The California poppy is the state flower of California.
The name ハナビシソウ (花菱草) literally means 'flower-diamond grass', referring to the shape of the petals. The exact origin of the Japanese name is uncertain, but it likely describes the flower's appearance.