japonica
Flowering quince variety
Japonica is a botanical term meaning "of or from Japan," appearing in the Latin names of various plants native to Japan.
In common usage, japonica usually refers to the flowering quince (*Chaenomeles japonica*), a shrub with bright red, pink, or white blossoms that appears in early spring: The japonica is blooming along the fence.
The term also applies to the Japanese camellia and certain varieties of rice.
Producing reproductive structures
- evergreenRetains foliage year-round
- shrubSmall woody plant
- cultivarBred plant variety
- petalBloom's colorful segment
bloom · ornamental · specimen · nursery · greenhouse · propagation · grafting · hybrid
Plant's reproductive organ
- petalBloom's colorful segment
- bloomFlower or flourishing state
- springtimeSeason following winter
- fragrancePleasing olfactory quality
pollination · nectar · stamen · pistil · corolla · inflorescence · bud · floral
Modifying outdoor areas aesthetically
- horticultureCultivating plants systematically
- plantingPlacing seeds in earth
- borderOuter edge or limit
- hedgeBoundary of planted shrubs
foundation · shade garden · container · patio · espalier · topiary · arboretum · botanical garden
Serving to beautify
- elegantGracefully refined, tasteful
- showyExcessively eye-catching
- prizedGreatly valued or esteemed
- luxuriantAbundantly rich, profuse
opulent · formal · aesthetic · beauty · striking · vibrant · exotic · collector
Informal term for guy
- tea ceremonyRitualized beverage preparation
- KyotoJapan's former imperial seat
- ukiyo-eJapanese woodblock print tradition
- symbolismRepresenting concepts through images
flowering
Producing reproductive structures
petal · bloom · ornamental · specimen · nursery · greenhouse · propagation · grafting · hybrid · variety
flower
Plant's reproductive organ
- petalBloom's colorful segment
- bloomFlower or flourishing state
- springtimeSeason following winter
fragrance · pollination · nectar · stamen · pistil · corolla · inflorescence · bud · floral · showy
landscaping
Modifying outdoor areas aesthetically
- horticultureCultivating plants systematically
- plantingPlacing seeds in earth
- borderOuter edge or limit
hedge · foundation · shade garden · container · patio · espalier · topiary · arboretum · botanical garden · estate
decorative
Serving to beautify
luxuriant · opulent · formal · aesthetic · beauty · striking · vibrant · exotic · collector · exhibition
mon
Informal term for guy
- tea ceremonyRitualized beverage preparation
- KyotoJapan's former imperial seat
- ukiyo-eJapanese woodblock print tradition
symbolism · nobility · devotion · admiration · cultural icon