common kochia; burning bush; summer cypress
An annual plant whose dried stems are traditionally used to make brooms. In autumn, its leaves turn bright red, making it popular as an ornamental plant.
In autumn, the kochia turns bright red.
My grandmother grew kochia in her garden and made brooms from the dried stems.
Katakana spelling, often used in botanical or commercial contexts.
Kanji form; rarely used in modern writing.
From 箒 (ほうき, 'broom') + 草 (くさ, 'grass'), referring to the plant's traditional use in broom-making.