japonica

 
Pronunciation: /dʒəˈpɒnɪkə/

noun

  • an Asian shrub of the rose family, with bright red flowers followed by round white, green, or yellow edible fruits. Also called Japanese quince.
    • Genus Chaenomeles, family Rosaceae: several species, in particular C. speciosa, which is grown as an ornamental

Origin:

early 19th century: modern Latin, feminine of japonicus 'Japanese'