flax-leaf fleabane; hairy fleabane; Argentine fleabane
A common weed in Japan, often found in disturbed areas. The katakana name is the usual written form.
A lot of flax-leaf fleabane is growing by the roadside.
Kanji spelling is rare and mainly used in botanical contexts; learners will almost always encounter the katakana form.
The name literally means 'wasteland chrysanthemum', referring to its habitat and daisy-like flowers. The exact derivation is uncertain.