noun
Alangium platanifolium var. trilobum
A deciduous shrub native to East Asia, known for its distinctive three-lobed leaves. The name ウリノキ literally means 'melon tree', referring to the leaf shape. This is a botanical term; the plant is not widely known in everyday conversation.
ウリノキは山地の林縁に生える落葉低木です。
Alangium platanifolium var. trilobum is a deciduous shrub that grows on the edges of mountain forests.
ウリノキの葉は瓜の葉に似ていることからその名がついた。
The name ウリノキ comes from the fact that its leaves resemble those of a melon plant.
The name ウリノキ (瓜の木) literally means 'melon tree', referring to the shape of the leaves. The exact historical derivation is uncertain, but it is a native Japanese name for this plant species.