ソテツ

noun

sago cycad; king sago palm; Japanese sago palm

A common ornamental cycad native to southern Japan, often planted in gardens and parks. The name refers to the species Cycas revoluta.

• 庭にわに大おおきなソテツが植うえてある。

  A large sago cycad is planted in the garden.

• ソテツは寒さむさに弱よわいので、冬ふゆは室しつ内ないに入いれます。

  Sago cycads are sensitive to cold, so I bring them indoors in winter.