Fig marigold

This is 'Matsuba-giku' or Fig marigold. The other Japanese name is 'Saboten-giku'. The botanical name is Mesembryanthemum spectabilis.







The Japanese word 'Matsuba' means pine needles, and 'Saboten' means cactuses. Probably they are coming from the shape of leaves of this plant.

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Japanese character(s) (kanji)
* Matsuba-giku : 松葉菊
* Saboten-giku : 仙人掌菊