kobus magnolia; Magnolia kobus
A deciduous tree native to Japan, known for its white flowers in early spring. The name is usually written in kana.
The kobus magnolias in the park are in full bloom.
Katakana spelling is common for this plant name; usually written in kana.
Kanji spelling is rare and mainly used in botanical or literary contexts.
Hiragana spelling, also common.
The name コブシ is said to come from the shape of the fruit resembling a fist (拳, こぶし), but the exact derivation is uncertain.