ハナミズキ

noun

flowering dogwood; Cornus florida

Refers specifically to the North American flowering dogwood tree, known for its showy white or pink bracts in spring. Common in Japanese parks and gardens.

• 公こう園えんのハナミズキが満まん開かいです。

  The flowering dogwoods in the park are in full bloom.

• ハナミズキの花はな言こと葉ばは「返へん礼れい」です。

  The flower meaning of the flowering dogwood is 'return gift'.