common kochia; burning bush; summer cypress
An annual plant (Bassia scoparia) whose dried stems were traditionally used to make brooms. Also known as 箒草 (ほうきぐさ).
See also: ほうきぐさ
In autumn, the common kochia turns bright red.
Many common kochia are planted in this park.
Standard kanji spelling for the plant.
Katakana spelling, often used in botanical contexts or when the kanji are obscure.
From 箒 (ほうき, 'broom') + 木 (き, 'tree/plant'), referring to the traditional use of its dried stems for making brooms.