センノキ

Meanings

castor aralia; prickly castor oil tree

usually written using kana alone

A deciduous tree native to East Asia, known for its large leaves and prickly young branches. The wood is used for furniture and the young shoots are edible.

See also: ハリギリ

センノキの若わか芽めは山さん菜さいとして食たべられる。
The young shoots of the castor aralia are eaten as wild vegetables.
公こう園えんに大おおきなセンノキが植うえてある。
A large castor aralia is planted in the park.