溝隠
Japanese
| Kanji in this term | |
|---|---|
| 溝 | 隠 |
| みぞ Grade: S |
かく(し) Grade: S |
| kun'yomi | |
| Alternative spelling |
|---|
| 溝隱 (kyūjitai) |
Etymology
Literally, “ditch hiding”, 溝 (mizo, “ditch”) + 隠 (kakushi, “hiding”)
Noun
溝隠 or 溝隠 • (mizokakushi)
- Chinese lobelia, Lobelia chinensis
- Synonym: 唐草 (karakusa)
Usage notes
As with many terms that name organisms, this term is often spelled in katakana, especially in biological contexts (where katakana is customary).
Derived terms
- 瑠璃溝隠 (ruri mizokakushi)