Rhododendron mucronulatum var. ciliatum; a variety of azalea
A specific variety of azalea native to East Asia. The name is usually written in katakana.
Rhododendron mucronulatum var. ciliatum blooms with purple flowers in spring.
ツツジ is the general term for azalea, while ゲンカイツツジ refers to a specific variety.
Katakana spelling is common for this plant name; usually written in kana.
Kanji spelling is rare and mainly seen in botanical contexts; usually written in kana.
The name likely derives from 玄海 (Genkai, a region in Kyushu) and 躑躅 (tsutsuji, azalea), referring to its habitat. The exact origin is uncertain.