also: こめつが
northern Japanese hemlock; Tsuga diversifolia
A species of hemlock native to Japan. Botanical term; in everyday contexts, often simply called ツガ.
The northern Japanese hemlock is a conifer that grows naturally in the alpine regions of Japan.
Katakana spelling is common for plant names; usually written in kana.
Hiragana spelling; also acceptable but less common than katakana for this botanical term.
Kanji form is rare; the word is usually written in kana. Included for recognition.
The name コメツガ likely derives from 米 (こめ, 'rice') + ツガ ('hemlock'), possibly referring to the small, rice-like appearance of its cones or leaves. The exact origin is uncertain.