noun
Lilium maculatum; spotted lily
A species of lily native to Japan, known for its orange-red flowers with dark spots. The name スカシユリ is the common Japanese name.
海岸近くの岩場にスカシユリが咲いていた。
Spotted lilies were blooming on the rocky shore near the coast.
スカシユリは夏にオレンジ色の花を咲かせる。
The spotted lily produces orange flowers in summer.
The name スカシユリ (透かし百合) literally means 'see-through lily', possibly referring to the translucent quality of the petals or the gaps between them. The exact origin is uncertain.