noun
poison bulb; giant crinum lily
A coastal plant (Crinum asiaticum) with large white flowers; all parts are poisonous.
海岸にハマユウが咲いていた。
Poison bulbs were blooming on the beach.
The name ハマユウ (浜木綿) literally means 'beach cotton' or 'beach cloth', referring to its coastal habitat and the fibrous texture of its leaves or flowers. The exact derivation is uncertain.