noun
common poppy; corn poppy; field poppy; red poppy
Refers to the plant Papaver rhoeas, known for its bright red flowers. Often seen in fields and roadsides.
春になると、ひなげしが野原一面に咲く。
In spring, common poppies bloom all over the fields.
ひなげしの花びらは薄くてすぐ散ってしまう。
The petals of the common poppy are thin and fall off quickly.
Rare kanji form; the second character is not a standard jōyō kanji.
Compound of 雛 (hina, 'small, doll') and 芥子 (keshi, 'poppy'), referring to the small, delicate appearance of the flower. The exact historical derivation is uncertain.