Japanese rose
The name is derived from the Kerria japonica, a deciduous shrub in the rose family with bright yellow flowers. It was named in honor of William Kerr, a Scottish gardener and plant hunter who introduced the species to the West.
Less common today
Kerria isn't in the latest US Top 1000. It last peaked at #5,939 in 1994.
US births per 5-year period, 1990–present (SSA data).
