wheel tree (Trochodendron aralioides)
An evergreen tree native to East Asia, known for its wheel-like flower arrangement. Botanical term.
The wheel tree is an evergreen tree that grows naturally in moist mountainous areas.
The flowers of the wheel tree are shaped like a wheel.
Katakana spelling is common for this plant name; usually written in kana.
Kanji spelling exists but is rarely used; easily confused with 山車 (だし, festival float).
The name ヤマグルマ (山車) literally means 'mountain wheel', referring to the wheel-like arrangement of its flowers. The exact historical derivation is uncertain.