The red spider lily has many names in Japan.
The most common name is called Higan-Bana (彼岸花）. Because, this flower usually blooms around the autumn equinox. By the way, Higan means Spring and Autumnal Equinox.
The next common name is Manju-Shage(曼珠沙華) that the name is derived from the sutra of Buddhism. Other names are Ghost Flower(幽霊花), Hell Flower(地獄花), Dead Person Flower(死人花) and more.
It is said that the flower has more than a thousand names if include all the regional or local dialects in Japan.
Have a wonderful Friday and weekend!
The most common name is called Higan-Bana (彼岸花）. Because, this flower usually blooms around the autumn equinox. By the way, Higan means Spring and Autumnal Equinox.
The next common name is Manju-Shage(曼珠沙華) that the name is derived from the sutra of Buddhism. Other names are Ghost Flower(幽霊花), Hell Flower(地獄花), Dead Person Flower(死人花) and more.
It is said that the flower has more than a thousand names if include all the regional or local dialects in Japan.
Have a wonderful Friday and weekend!
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