noun
Japanese cherry birch; Betula grossa
A deciduous tree native to Japan, known for its cherry-like bark. Also called ヨグソミネバリ.
See also: ヨグソミネバリ
水目は山地に自生する落葉高木です。
The Japanese cherry birch is a deciduous tall tree that grows naturally in mountainous areas.
Synonym for 水目; a less common alternative name for the same tree.
The name 水目 (みずめ) likely derives from the tree's appearance or habitat, but the exact origin is uncertain.