beefwood; Casuarina equisetifolia
A tree species also known as Australian pine or ironwood; the name モクマオウ is used in botanical and everyday contexts.
Beefwood trees are planted along the coast.
Katakana spelling is standard for this plant name; usually written in kana.
Kanji form is rare and may not be widely recognized; the katakana spelling is strongly preferred.
The Japanese name モクマオウ is a phonetic adaptation from Chinese 木麻黄 (mù má huáng), referring to the tree's resemblance to hemp (麻) and its wood (木) turning yellow (黄).