Japanese mugwort; Artemisia princeps
A specific species of mugwort native to Japan. Often written in kana in general contexts.
See also: よもぎ
Japanese mugwort is a perennial plant commonly found in Japanese fields and mountains.
蓬 is the general term for mugwort, while 数咲き蓬 refers specifically to the Japanese mugwort species Artemisia princeps.
Standard kanji spelling for this plant name.
Alternate kanji spelling using 艾; less common than 蓬.
Katakana spelling; usually written in kana.
Compound of 数咲き (kazuzaki, 'many blooms') + 蓬 (yomogi, 'mugwort'). The exact derivation is uncertain; the name likely describes the plant's abundant flowering habit.