キハチス

noun

rose of Sharon; Hibiscus syriacus

Refers to the flowering shrub Hibiscus syriacus. Cross-referenced with 木槿 (むくげ), which is the more common name for this plant. キハチス is a less common synonym, possibly dialectal or older.

See also: ムクゲ

• キハチスは夏なつに美うつくしい花はなを咲さかせる。

  The rose of Sharon blooms beautifully in summer.

• 庭にわにキハチスを植うえた。

  I planted a rose of Sharon in the garden.