also: どろやなぎ
noun
Japanese poplar; Populus maximowiczii
A species of poplar native to Japan and northeast Asia. The name is usually written in katakana.
ドロノキは北海道の川沿いによく見られる。
Japanese poplars are often seen along rivers in Hokkaido.
Kanji spelling meaning 'white poplar'; reading どろのき is restricted to this form.
Kanji spelling meaning 'white poplar'; reading どろやなぎ is also possible for this form.
ポプラ is the general term for poplar trees, while ドロノキ refers specifically to the Japanese poplar species.
The name ドロノキ (泥の木) literally means 'mud tree', likely referring to its habitat along rivers and wet areas. The alternate name ドロヤナギ (泥柳) means 'mud willow', reflecting its willow-like appearance.