also: たいまつばな
noun
bee balm; Oswego tea; bergamot
Refers to the flowering plant Monarda didyma, known for its bright red flowers. The Japanese name literally means 'torch flower'.
庭にタイマツバナが咲いている。
Bee balm is blooming in the garden.
Hiragana spelling, also common.
Kanji spelling is rare and may not be widely recognized; the plant is almost always written in kana.
The name タイマツバナ (torch flower) comes from the plant's bright red, torch-like flower clusters. The exact derivation is uncertain, but it is a native Japanese coinage.