noun
Siberian lily
A flowering plant native to East Asia, known for its orange-red blooms. The Japanese name literally means 'Ezo (Hokkaido) transparent lily'.
エゾスカシユリは北海道の野原でよく見られる。
The Siberian lily is often seen in the fields of Hokkaido.
Katakana spelling is standard for this plant name; usually written in kana.
Kanji spelling is rare and mainly encountered in botanical or historical contexts.
Compound of 蝦夷 (Ezo, old name for Hokkaido) + 透かし (sukashi, 'transparent' or 'see-through') + 百合 (yuri, 'lily'). The exact origin of 'sukashi' in this name is uncertain; it may refer to the flower's appearance.