also: きっか
noun
chrysanthemum flower
Refers specifically to the flower of the chrysanthemum plant. Often used in contexts like 菊花展 (chrysanthemum exhibition) or as a symbol of the imperial family.
秋になると、公園で菊花展が開かれる。
In autumn, a chrysanthemum exhibition is held in the park.
菊花は日本の皇室の紋章として知られている。
The chrysanthemum flower is known as the emblem of the Japanese imperial family.
菊 is the general term for the chrysanthemum plant, while 菊花 specifically refers to the flower itself.
Compound of 菊 (chrysanthemum) and 花 (flower). The reading きっか is a result of gemination (促音便) of きくか.