horned maple; Acer diabolicum
A species of maple native to Japan, known for its distinctive winged seeds. Botanical term; in everyday contexts, usually written in kana.
The horned maple is a type of maple that grows wild in the mountains of Japan.
Katakana spelling is common for this plant name; usually written in kana.
Kanji form exists but is rarely used; the plant name is usually written in kana.
The name likely derives from 梶 (kaji, paper mulberry) and 楓 (kaede, maple), referring to a maple with leaves resembling those of the paper mulberry. The exact historical derivation is uncertain.