noun
Japanese fairy bells; Disporum smilacinum
A small woodland perennial with white bell-shaped flowers, native to East Asia.
春になると、山道でチゴユリが咲いているのを見かけます。
In spring, you can see Japanese fairy bells blooming along mountain paths.
Katakana spelling is common for this plant name; usually written in kana.
Kanji spelling is rare; the plant is usually written in kana.
The name チゴユリ (稚児百合) literally means 'child lily', referring to the small, delicate flowers. The exact origin is uncertain.