also: きんこうか
noun
Narthecium asiaticum; yellow bog asphodel
A species of yellow flowering plant native to Japan. Botanical term; in everyday contexts, the katakana name is used.
キンコウカは湿地に生える黄色い花です。
Narthecium asiaticum is a yellow flower that grows in wetlands.
この辺りでは夏にキンコウカがよく見られます。
Around here, Narthecium asiaticum is often seen in summer.
The Japanese name キンコウカ (金光花) literally means 'golden light flower', referring to the bright yellow blossoms. The exact origin of the name is uncertain.