タンキリマメ

noun

Rhynchosia volubilis (species of snoutbean)

A species of leguminous vine native to East Asia. The name literally means 'phlegm-cutting bean', referring to traditional medicinal use.

• タンキリマメは秋あきに小ちいさな黄き色いろい花はなを咲さかせる。

  Rhynchosia volubilis produces small yellow flowers in autumn.

• この辺あたりの山やま道みちではタンキリマメがよく見みられる。

  Rhynchosia volubilis is often seen along mountain paths around here.