japonica

• Substantiv, das eine Pflanzengattung bezeichnet, zu der ein immergrüner Strauch mit glänzenden Blättern und duftenden rosenähnlichen Blüten (Kamellie) sowie ein laubabwerfender dorniger Strauch aus Japan mit roten Blüten (Zierquitte) gehört.

A noun referring to a genus of flowering plants, including a greenhouse shrub with glossy leaves and fragrant rose-like flowers, as well as a deciduous thorny shrub native to Japan with red blossoms.

1. Ornamental shrubC1formalscientific

   A greenhouse shrub with glossy green leaves and showy, fragrant, rose-like flowers, cultivated in many varieties.

   Japanische Zierquitte

   • The japonica in the conservatory bloomed with beautiful pink flowers.
   • Many gardeners prize japonica for its glossy foliage and sweet scent.
   • This variety of japonica is particularly hardy in cooler climates.

   Synonymecamellia

2. Japanese quinceC1formalscientific

   A deciduous thorny shrub native to Japan, known for its red blossoms.

   Japanische Quitte

   • The japonica shrub in the garden is covered in bright red flowers each spring.
   • Japanese quince, or japonica, is often used as an ornamental hedge.
   • The thorny branches of japonica make it an excellent barrier plant.

   Synonymejapanese quince