noun
Japanese stone pine; Siberian dwarf pine; creeping pine
A low, spreading pine species (Pinus pumila) native to mountainous regions of Japan and northeastern Asia.
ハイマツは高山帯でよく見られる。
Japanese stone pine is often seen in alpine zones.
ハイマツの実は食用になる。
The nuts of the Siberian dwarf pine are edible.
The name ハイマツ (這い松) literally means 'crawling pine', referring to its low, creeping growth habit.