noun
Refers to the flower or the plant, especially the florist's chrysanthemum (Chrysanthemum × morifolium). Culturally significant in Japan, associated with the imperial family and autumn.
秋になると、庭に菊がたくさん咲きます。
In autumn, many chrysanthemums bloom in the garden.
お墓参りに白い菊を持
I brought white chrysanthemums when visiting the grave.