camphor tree; camphor laurel
A large evergreen tree native to East Asia, known for its aromatic wood and camphor oil. The scientific name is Cinnamomum camphora.
The camphor tree in the park is very large.
Camphor is obtained from the camphor tree.
Katakana spelling is common for this tree name; usually written in kana.
Alternate kanji form; also rare. Can be read くす.
Kanji form; rarely used in modern writing. The reading くす is also possible but uncommon.
Hiragana spelling, also common.
The Japanese name くすのき is of native origin. The kanji 樟 and 楠 are both used for this tree, but the exact historical derivation of the reading is uncertain.