シモクレン

Meanings

lily magnolia; Magnolia liliiflora

usually written using kana alone

A species of magnolia with purple flowers; often called 'lily magnolia' or 'Mulan magnolia' in English. The Japanese name is usually written in katakana.

See also: 木蓮

公こう園えんにシモクレンが咲さいています。
Lily magnolias are blooming in the park.
シモクレンは春はるに紫むらさき色いろの花はなをつける。
The lily magnolia produces purple flowers in spring.