noun
dwarf Japanese quince; flowering quince; Maule's quince; japonica
A low-growing shrub (Chaenomeles japonica) with orange-red flowers, often used in gardens and bonsai. The name literally means 'grass quince', distinguishing it from the tree quince (木瓜, ぼけ).
See also: 木瓜 (ぼけ)
庭にクサボケが咲いている。
The dwarf Japanese quince is blooming in the garden.
クサボケは盆栽にもよく使われる。
Dwarf Japanese quince is also often used for bonsai.
Refers to the larger Japanese quince tree (Chaenomeles speciosa), while クサボケ is a dwarf variety.
Compound of 草 (くさ, 'grass') and 木瓜 (ぼけ, 'quince'), referring to its low, herbaceous growth compared to the tree quince.