noun
Kamchatka stonecrop
A species of succulent plant (Sedum kamtschaticum) native to East Asia, often used as ground cover or in rock gardens.
庭にキリンソウを植えたら、黄色い花がたくさん咲いた。
When I planted Kamchatka stonecrop in the garden, many yellow flowers bloomed.
The name キリンソウ (麒麟草) literally means 'giraffe plant', but the exact origin of the name is uncertain. It may refer to the plant's appearance or be a phonetic borrowing.