expression, noun
obedient plant; false dragonhead
A perennial flowering plant native to North America, Physostegia virginiana, known for flowers that stay in place when moved.
庭にハナトラノオが咲いている。
Obedient plants are blooming in the garden.
Katakana spelling is common for plant names; usually written in kana.
Kanji spelling is rare; the plant is usually written in kana.
From 花 (flower) + 虎の尾 (tiger's tail), referring to the shape of the flower spike.