noun
Japanese umbrella pine; parasol pine; koyamaki
A coniferous tree native to Japan, Sciadopitys verticillata, known for its whorled needles. Often written in katakana as コウヤマキ.
コウヤマキは日本の固有種で、独特な葉の形が特徴です。
The koyamaki is a species endemic to Japan, characterized by its unique leaf shape.
庭にコウヤマキを植
I planted a Japanese umbrella pine in the garden.
The name コウヤマキ (高野槙) likely derives from Mount Kōya (高野山), where the tree is found, and 槙 (maki), a term for certain conifers. The exact historical derivation is uncertain.