磯菊
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Japanese
| Kanji in this term | |
|---|---|
| 磯 | 菊 |
| いそ Jinmeiyō |
きく > ぎく Grade: S |
| yutōyomi | |
Etymology
Literally, “seashore chrysanthemum”, 磯 (iso, “rocky seashore”) + 菊 (kiku, “chrysanthemum”). The kiku changes to giku as an instance of rendaku (連濁).
Noun
- gold and silver chrysanthemum, Chrysanthemum pacificum
Usage notes
As with many terms that name organisms, this term is often spelled in katakana, especially in biological contexts (where katakana is customary).