membranous milk-vetch; Astragalus membranaceus
A plant species used in traditional Chinese medicine; the name refers to the species Astragalus membranaceus.
Membranous milk-vetch is known as an ingredient in traditional Chinese medicine.
Standard katakana spelling for this plant name.
Kanji spelling is rare; the plant name is usually written in katakana.
The Japanese name キバナオウギ literally means 'yellow-flowered Astragalus'. The exact derivation is uncertain; the spelling is conventionally associated with the plant.