Lilium maculatum; spotted lily
A species of lily native to Japan, known for its orange-red flowers with dark spots. The name スカシユリ is the common Japanese name.
Spotted lilies were blooming on the rocky shore near the coast.
The spotted lily produces orange flowers in summer.
Katakana spelling is common for this plant name; usually written in kana.
Kanji spelling; rarely used in practice.
Abbreviated kanji spelling; very rare.
The name スカシユリ (透かし百合) literally means 'see-through lily', possibly referring to the translucent quality of the petals or the gaps between them. The exact origin is uncertain.