chrysanthemum (Chrysanthemum indicum)
A species of chrysanthemum; the Japanese name is usually written in katakana. Also known as 島寒菊 (しまかんぎく).
See also: シマカンギク
The Chrysanthemum indicum blooms with yellow flowers in autumn.
Katakana spelling is common for this plant name; usually written in kana.
Kanji spelling is rare; the word is usually written in kana.
The name アブラギク (油菊) literally means 'oil chrysanthemum', possibly referring to the oily texture of its leaves or its use in traditional medicine, but the exact origin is uncertain.