Spanish dagger; palm lily; Yucca gloriosa
A plant of the asparagus family, native to the southeastern United States, with sharp-tipped leaves and tall flower stalks. The Japanese name 栄光蘭 literally means 'glory orchid'.
When I planted a Spanish dagger in the garden, white flowers bloomed in the summer.
Spanish dagger is a drought-tolerant and easy-to-care-for plant.
Standard kanji spelling for this plant name.
Katakana spelling is common for plant names, especially in botanical contexts.
The Japanese name 栄光蘭 (eikouran) combines 栄光 (glory) and 蘭 (orchid), likely referring to the plant's showy flowers. The exact origin of the name is uncertain.