仙翁せんのう

noun

lychnis; Lychnis senno

A flowering plant in the carnation family, native to Japan and East Asia. The name refers specifically to Lychnis senno, a perennial with bright pink or red flowers. Used in gardening and traditional contexts.

• 仙翁せんのうは夏なつに鮮あざやかな花はなを咲さかせる。

  Lychnis senno blooms with vivid flowers in summer.

• 庭にわにセンノウを植うえてみた。

  I planted some lychnis in the garden.