noun
Japanese aralia; paperplant; fatsi
An evergreen shrub native to Japan, known for its large, deeply lobed leaves. Common in gardens and traditional landscaping.
庭にヤツデが植えてある。
A Japanese aralia is planted in the garden.
ヤツデの葉は大きくて、手のひらのように見える。
The leaves of the Japanese aralia are large and look like a palm.
The name ヤツデ (八手) literally means 'eight hands', referring to the shape of its leaves which often have eight lobes resembling fingers.