dwarf Japanese quince; flowering quince; Maule's quince; japonica
A low-growing shrub (Chaenomeles japonica) with orange-red flowers, often used in gardens and bonsai. The name literally means 'grass quince', distinguishing it from the tree quince (木瓜, ぼけ).
See also: ボケ (ぼけ)
The dwarf Japanese quince is blooming in the garden.
Dwarf Japanese quince is also often used for bonsai.
Katakana spelling is common for this plant name; usually written in kana.
Kanji spelling is rare; the plant is usually written in kana.
Compound of 草 (くさ, 'grass') and 木瓜 (ぼけ, 'quince'), referring to its low, herbaceous growth compared to the tree quince.