noun
goldencup St. John's wort; Hypericum patulum
A flowering shrub native to East Asia, often cultivated for its bright yellow flowers. The name is usually written in katakana.
庭にキンシバイが咲いている。
Goldencup St. John's wort is blooming in the garden.
The name 金糸梅 (literally 'gold thread plum') refers to the plant's golden stamens and plum-like flowers. The exact origin of the Japanese name is uncertain.