noun
Prunus zippeliana
An East Asian species of prunus. The name literally means 'gambling tree', possibly because the bark peels off in a way reminiscent of losing one's shirt in gambling.
バクチノキは暖かい地域に自生する常緑樹です。
Prunus zippeliana is an evergreen tree that grows naturally in warm regions.
The name バクチノキ (博打の木) literally means 'gambling tree'. The exact origin is uncertain, but it is often said that the bark peels off in large patches, resembling the way a gambler might lose everything.