アズマシャクナゲ

Meanings

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Azuma rhododendron

usually written using kana alone

A specific variety of rhododendron (Rhododendron metternichii var.). Botanical term; typically written in katakana.

アズマシャクナゲ
kana-only spelling
Katakana spelling is common for plant names; usually written in kana.
東あずま石しゃく楠な花げ
Kanji spelling is rare; the plant is usually referred to in kana.

Named after the Azuma region (東) combined with 石楠花 (shakunage, 'rhododendron'). The exact historical derivation is uncertain.