鳶尾いちはつ

noun

wall iris; roof iris; Iris tectorum

A species of iris traditionally grown on thatched roofs in Japan; also known as fleur-de-lis in some contexts. Botanical name: Iris tectorum.

• 鳶尾いちはつは、昔むかしから日本にほんの家いえの屋や根ねに植うえられてきた花はなです。

  The wall iris is a flower that has been planted on the roofs of Japanese houses since ancient times.

• 庭にわの隅すみに、紫むらさき色いろの鳶尾いちはつが咲さいている。

  Purple wall irises are blooming in the corner of the garden.