This is the 7038th most frequent Japanese word.
ヤツデ
Japanese aralia; a plant with large, lobed leaves, native to East Asia.
In this sentence, 'ヤツデ' refers to the Japanese fatsia plant, a type of evergreen shrub native to Japan, in its botanical context.
庭には美しいヤツデの木があります。
There is a beautiful Japanese fatsia tree in the garden.
Here, 'ヤツデの' (yatsude no) means 'of the Japanese fatsia,' showing possession. It refers specifically to the leaves of the Japanese fatsia.
ヤツデの葉はとても大きいですね。
The leaves of the Japanese fatsia are quite large, aren't they?
In this usage, 'ヤツデ' serves as the subject of the sentence, emphasizing its role in decorating the garden during winter.