双葉葵
Japanese
| Kanji in this term | ||
|---|---|---|
| 双 | 葉 | 葵 |
| ふた Grade: S |
は > ば Grade: 3 |
あおい Jinmeiyō |
| kun'yomi | ||
| Alternative spelling |
|---|
| 雙葉葵 (kyūjitai) |
Etymology
Literally, “sprout hollyhock”, 双葉 (futaba, “bud, sprout”) + 葵 (aoi, “hollyhock, mallow”)
Noun
双葉葵 or 双葉葵 • (futabāoi)
- Asarum caulescens
- Synonym: 葵 (“aoi”)
Usage notes
As with many terms that name organisms, this term is often spelled in katakana, especially in biological contexts (where katakana is customary).