noun
Chinese fringe tree (Chionanthus retusus)
A deciduous tree native to East Asia, known for its fragrant white fringe-like flowers. The name is usually written in katakana.
ヒトツバタゴは5月に白い花を咲かせます。
The Chinese fringe tree blooms with white flowers in May.
The name ヒトツバタゴ literally means 'one-leaf tago', though the exact origin is uncertain. It refers to the tree Chionanthus retusus.