hardy amaryllis; resurrection lily; surprise lily; magic lily
A bulbous plant (Lycoris squamigera) that blooms in late summer with pink flowers. Common names in English include resurrection lily, surprise lily, and magic lily.
The resurrection lilies are blooming in the garden.
Standard katakana spelling for this plant name.
Kanji spelling is uncommon; the plant is usually written in kana.
The name 夏水仙 literally means 'summer narcissus', referring to its summer blooming and resemblance to narcissus flowers. The exact derivation is uncertain.