also: しでこぶし
star magnolia; Magnolia stellata
A species of magnolia native to Japan, known for its star-shaped white flowers. The name is usually written in katakana.
In spring, the star magnolias in the park bloom beautifully.
Hiragana spelling, also common.
Rare kanji form; it is rarely used.
Rare kanji form; it is rarely used.
Rare kanji form; it is rarely used.
The name シデコブシ likely derives from 四手 (shide, a zigzag-shaped paper streamer used in Shinto rituals) and 辛夷 (kobushi, magnolia), referring to the flower's many narrow petals resembling shide. The exact historical derivation is uncertain.