noun
Thunberg's lespedeza; bush clover (Lespedeza thunbergii)
A species of bush clover native to Japan, known for its arching branches and pink-purple flowers in autumn. Often planted in gardens.
庭にミヤギノハギを植えたら、秋にきれいな花が咲いた。
When I planted Thunberg's lespedeza in the garden, beautiful flowers bloomed in autumn.
Katakana spelling is common for plant names; usually written in kana.
Kanji spelling is rare and mainly found in botanical contexts.
萩 is the general term for bush clovers (Lespedeza spp.), while ミヤギノハギ refers specifically to Lespedeza thunbergii.
Named after Miyagino (宮城野), a district in Sendai known for its bush clovers, combined with 萩 (hagi, 'bush clover').