松葉牡丹

Readings

Kana: まつばぼたん、マツバボタン

Romaji: matsubabotan, matsubabotan

Definition

noun

1

moss-rose purslane (Portulaca grandiflora)

Note: word usually written using kana alone

Kanji

松

Readings: ショウ、 まつ

Meaning: pine tree

葉

Readings: ヨウ、 は

Meanings: leaf, plane, lobe, needle, blade, spear, counter for flat things, fragment, piece

牡

Readings: ボ、 ボウ、 おす、 お-、 おん-

Meaning: male

丹

Readings: タン、 に

Meanings: rust-colored, red, red lead, pills, sincerity