also: はなにら
noun
spring starflower; springstar
A small perennial bulb plant with star-shaped flowers, often pale blue or white, blooming in spring. Scientific name: Ipheion uniflorum.
庭の隅にハナニラが咲いている。
Spring starflowers are blooming in the corner of the garden.
ハナニラは、葉にニラのような匂いがある。
Spring starflowers have leaves that smell like garlic chives.
ニラ (garlic chives) is a different plant, though the leaves of ハナニラ have a similar scent.
From 花 (flower) + ニラ (garlic chives), referring to the garlic-like scent of the leaves.