day lily; orange-yellow day lily; Nikko day lily
A species of day lily (Hemerocallis dumortieri) native to Japan, known for its orange-yellow flowers. Often called 日光黄菅 (Nikkō kisuge) in Japanese.
See also: ニッコウキスゲ
The Ezo day lily is a perennial plant that grows wild in the mountains of Hokkaido and Honshu.
夏になると、エゾゼンテイカの鮮やかなオレンジ色の花が咲きます。
In summer, the vivid orange flowers of the Ezo day lily bloom.
A common Japanese name for the same species (Hemerocallis dumortieri), often used interchangeably with エゾゼンテイカ.
Katakana spelling is standard for this plant name; usually written in kana.
Kanji spelling is rare and mainly found in botanical or historical contexts.
The name エゾゼンテイカ combines 蝦夷 (Ezo, old name for Hokkaido) with 禅庭花 (zenteika, an old name for day lily). The exact origin of 禅庭花 is uncertain, but it may refer to temple gardens where day lilies were planted.