noun
castor aralia; prickly castor oil tree
A deciduous tree native to East Asia, known for its large palmate leaves and prickly stems. The scientific name is Kalopanax septemlobus.
ハリギリは大きな葉と鋭いとげが特徴です。
The castor aralia is characterized by large leaves and sharp thorns.
公園でハリギリの木を見つけました。
I found a castor aralia tree in the park.
The name ハリギリ (針桐) literally means 'needle paulownia', referring to the prickly stems and the resemblance of its leaves to those of the paulownia tree. The exact historical derivation is uncertain.