noun
Litsea coreana; a species of tree in the laurel family
A tree native to East Asia, known for its aromatic leaves and small yellow flowers. The name is usually written in kana.
カゴノキはクスノキ科の常緑高木です。
Litsea coreana is an evergreen tree of the laurel family.
この公園にはカゴノキが数本植えられています。
Several Litsea coreana trees are planted in this park.
The name カゴノキ (鹿子の木) literally means 'fawn tree', possibly from the spotted pattern of its bark resembling a fawn's coat. The exact origin is uncertain.