noun
day lily; orange-yellow day lily; Nikko day lily
A species of day lily (Hemerocallis dumortieri) native to Japan, known for its orange-yellow flowers. Often called 日光黄菅 (Nikkō kisuge) in Japanese.
See also: 日光黄菅
エゾゼンテイカは北海道や本州の山地に自生する多年草です。
The Ezo day lily is a perennial plant that grows wild in the mountains of Hokkaido and Honshu.
夏になると、エゾゼンテイカの鮮やかなオレンジ色の花が咲きます。
In summer, the vivid orange flowers of the Ezo day lily bloom.
A common Japanese name for the same species (Hemerocallis dumortieri), often used interchangeably with エゾゼンテイカ.
The name エゾゼンテイカ combines 蝦夷 (Ezo, old name for Hokkaido) with 禅庭花 (zenteika, an old name for day lily). The exact origin of 禅庭花 is uncertain, but it may refer to temple gardens where day lilies were planted.