white poplar; abele
Refers specifically to the tree Populus alba. The cross-reference ギンドロ is a synonym.
See also: ギンドロ
The white poplar in the park is beautiful with its white leaf undersides.
Synonym for white poplar; ギンドロ is a common Japanese name for the same species.
Katakana spelling is standard for this plant name; usually written in kana.
Kanji spelling; rarely used in practice. Lists it but the word is usually written in kana.
Alternate kanji spelling; even less common. Included for recognition only.
The name ウラジロハコヤナギ literally means 'white-backed box willow', from 裏白 (urajiro, 'white underside') + 箱柳 (hakoyanagi, a type of willow). The exact historical derivation is uncertain, but it describes the tree's distinctive leaves.