Machilus thunbergii; Japanese bay tree
A species of laurel tree native to East Asia. The name literally means 'dog camphor', distinguishing it from the true camphor tree (クスノキ).
See also: タブノキ
The Japanese bay tree is often seen in forests near the coast.
Standard kanji spelling for this tree name.
Katakana spelling, common in botanical contexts.
The name 犬樟 (いぬぐす) combines 犬 (dog) and 樟 (camphor tree), likely meaning 'false camphor' or 'inferior camphor', as イヌ is sometimes used as a prefix for something similar but lesser. The exact origin is uncertain.