孔雀草
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Meanings
1
French marigold; Tagetes patula
usually written using kana alone
Most common meaning; refers specifically to the French marigold. Often written in kana.
See also: マリーゴールド
I planted French marigolds in the garden.
2
plains coreopsis; Coreopsis tinctoria
Less common; refers to a different plant species. May be encountered in gardening or botanical contexts.
See also: ハルシャギク
Plains coreopsis is also called ハルシャ菊.
3
northern maidenhair fern; Adiantum pedatum
Rare botanical use; refers to a fern, not a flowering plant. Usually called 孔雀羊歯.
See also: クジャクシダ
孔雀草 can also refer to a type of fern.