noun
orpine; stonecrop; Hylotelephium erythrostictum
Refers to plants of the Crassulaceae family, especially the garden stonecrop. The name is said to come from the legend of Benkei, as the plant is tough and hard to kill.
ベンケイソウは乾燥に強く、育てやすい植物です。
Stonecrop is drought-tolerant and easy to grow.
庭にベンケイソウがたくさん
Many stonecrops are blooming in the garden.
The name is said to derive from the legendary warrior monk Benkei (弁慶), known for his toughness, as the plant is resilient and difficult to kill.