prince's feather; kiss-me-over-the-garden-gate
A flowering plant, Persicaria orientalis, known for its tall spikes of pink flowers. The name オオケタデ is the standard Japanese common name.
Prince's feather blooms with pink flowers from summer to autumn.
Katakana spelling is common for this plant name; usually written in kana.
Kanji spelling exists but is rarely used; the plant is normally written in kana.
The name オオケタデ literally means 'large smartweed' (大毛蓼), referring to its size relative to other Persicaria species. The exact historical derivation is uncertain.