noun
Lindera triloba; spicebush species
A species of spicebush native to Japan. Botanical term; in everyday contexts, the katakana name is used.
シロモジはクスノキ科の落葉低木です。
Lindera triloba is a deciduous shrub in the laurel family.
The name シロモジ likely derives from the pale color of its wood or leaves, but the exact origin is uncertain.