noun
Amana edulis; edible tulip
A species of flowering bulb native to East Asia, with edible bulbs and young leaves. The name is usually written in katakana.
春になると、アマナの白い花が咲く。
In spring, the white flowers of Amana edulis bloom.
アマナの球根は食用になる。
The bulbs of Amana edulis are edible.
The Japanese name アマナ (amana) is of uncertain origin. The kanji 甘菜 literally means 'sweet vegetable', likely referring to the edible, slightly sweet bulbs.