lily magnolia
A deciduous shrub or small tree with purple-pink flowers; native to China, widely cultivated in Japan.
Lily magnolia flowers are blooming in the garden.
The lily magnolia produces purple flowers in spring.
Kobushi magnolia (Magnolia kobus), a different species with white flowers and a more tree-like habit.
Standard kanji spelling for the lily magnolia.
Katakana spelling, often used in botanical contexts or for clarity.
Alternate kanji spelling; less common than 木蓮.
From Chinese 木蘭 (mùlán), literally 'tree orchid'. The reading もくれん is the Japanese approximation of the Chinese pronunciation.