蓎 (táng) - A type of plant, specifically referring to the

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蓎 · táng

A type of plant, specifically referring to the Japanese andromeda (Pieris japonica), an evergreen shrub with ornamental value.

A type of plant, specifically referring to the

Usage highlights

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Synonyms

  • 马醉木— Japanese andromeda (more common name)
  • 棶木— alternate name for andromeda

Usage & contexts

Examples

  • The garden features beautiful Japanese andromeda shrubs (蓎木).
  • Japanese andromeda is known for its cascading white flowers (蓎花).
  • This variety of andromeda is called golden-leaf Japanese andromeda (金叶蓎).

Collocations

  • Japanese andromeda(蓎木)
  • andromeda flower(蓎花)
  • golden-leaf Japanese andromeda(金叶蓎)
  • variegated Japanese andromeda(斑叶蓎)
  • mountain andromeda(山蓎)
  • andromeda garden(蓎园)

Cultural background

FAQ
  • Japanese andromeda is valued in East Asian gardens for its elegant, drooping flower clusters and evergreen foliage.
  • The plant has traditional medicinal uses in some herbal practices, though it contains toxic compounds.
  • In Japanese culture, it's associated with spring and is sometimes featured in poetry and art.

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