kara flowering quince; Chaenomeles lagenaria
A specific variety of flowering quince; the name distinguishes it from the common 木瓜 (ぼけ).
See also: ボケ (ぼけ)
I planted a kara flowering quince in the garden.
The kara flowering quince has larger flowers than the common flowering quince.
Katakana spelling is common for this plant name; usually written in kana.
Kanji form is rare; the plant is almost always written in kana.
The name likely derives from 唐 (kara, 'Chinese') + 木瓜 (boke, 'flowering quince'), indicating a variety introduced from China. The exact historical derivation is uncertain.