noun
Japanese fairy bells; Disporum smilacinum
A small woodland perennial with white bell-shaped flowers, native to East Asia.
春になると、山道でチゴユリが咲いているのを見かけます。
In spring, you can see Japanese fairy bells blooming along mountain paths.
The name チゴユリ (稚児百合) literally means 'child lily', referring to the small, delicate flowers. The exact origin is uncertain.