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enkōmatsu
猿猴松

monkey pine


A pine tree placed in the foreground of a garden and extending over a pond or stream. The pine suggests the long-armed monkey often depicted in Japanese paintings, which tries to catch the moon reflected in the water.


Japanese Garden Dictionary: A Glossary for Japanese Gardens and Their History
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