Oriental photinia; Photinia villosa
A deciduous shrub in the rose family, native to East Asia. The Japanese name literally means 'cow killer', possibly from traditional use or appearance. See also カマツカ (sense 2).
See also: カマツカ
Ushikoroshi is a deciduous shrub that produces white flowers in spring.
Standard kanji spelling for this plant name.
Katakana spelling, often used for plant names in botanical contexts.
The name 牛殺し literally means 'cow killer'. The exact origin is uncertain, but it may refer to traditional use of the plant or its appearance.