tulip tree; yellow poplar
Refers to the tree species Liriodendron tulipifera. The katakana spelling ハンテンボク is standard.
See also: ゆりの木
A large tulip tree is planted in the park.
The tulip tree is a deciduous tree native to North America.
Usually written in katakana; usually written in kana.
Kanji spelling is rare; the katakana form is standard.
The name ハンテンボク likely derives from the shape of the leaves resembling a traditional Japanese half-coat (半纏, はんてん). The exact origin is uncertain.