Translation guide
A specific flower, Hemerocallis fulva, known in Japanese as ヤブカンゾウ or ワスレグサ. This is a narrow botanical term; the learner most likely needs the common Japanese name.
Referring to the tawny daylily as a plant species, in gardening, botany, or casual conversation.
The standard Japanese name for Hemerocallis fulva. Used in everyday contexts and gardening.
庭にヤブカンゾウが咲いています。
Tawny daylilies are blooming in the garden.
A poetic or literary name for daylilies in general, sometimes used for tawny daylily. Less common in daily speech.
The genus name Hemerocallis in katakana. Used in botanical or horticultural contexts.
ヘメロカリス・フルバは東アジア原産です。
Hemerocallis fulva is native to East Asia.
ワスレグサは一日花です。
Daylilies bloom for only one day.