morning star lily; star lily
Refers to the plant species Lilium concolor, a small orange-red lily native to East Asia. The name is also known from the Himeyuri student nurse corps in Okinawa during WWII.
Morning star lilies are blooming in the garden.
ヒメユリは小さくて鮮やかなオレンジ色の花です。
The morning star lily is a small, vivid orange flower.
Katakana spelling is common for this plant name; usually written in kana.
Hiragana spelling is also common; usually written in kana.
Kanji spelling is used but less common than kana; learners may encounter it in botanical contexts.
Compound of 姫 (hime, 'princess') + 百合 (yuri, 'lily'), literally 'princess lily'. The exact origin of the name is uncertain, but it likely refers to the flower's delicate, princess-like appearance.