trident maple
A species of maple tree, Acer buergerianum, known for its three-lobed leaves. The name is usually written in kana.
庭にさんかくかえでを植えた。
I planted a trident maple in the garden.
秋になると、さんかくかえでの葉が赤く色づく。
In autumn, the leaves of the trident maple turn red.
Katakana spelling, often used in botanical contexts.
The name 三角槭 literally means 'triangular maple', referring to the three-lobed leaf shape. The exact historical derivation is uncertain.