Tigrisia (English spelling) tiger‐flower

Japanese: チグリジア(英語表記)tiger‐flower
Tigrisia (English spelling) tiger‐flower
A perennial bulbous plant of the Iridaceae family, Tigridia genus. Also called tiger lily or trough lily. Native to Central America, where it has been cultivated for over 1000 years. Each bulb grows 3-5 stalks 30-50 cm tall, with flowers at the top. The flowers bloom from July to September and are about 10 cm in diameter. The outer tepals are large and flat, making them majestic and beautiful. Flower colors include white, pink, red, orange, yellow, purple, and intermediate colors. As the name suggests, the inner tepals have tiger-like spots, which are extremely vivid.

Source: Heibonsha World Encyclopedia, 2nd Edition Information

Japanese:
アヤメ科トラユリ属Tigridiaの多年生球根植物。トラユリ,トラフユリともいう。原産地は中央アメリカで,中央アメリカではすでに1000年以上も前から栽培されていた。1球から3~5本の高さ30~50cmの茎を伸ばし,その頂端に花をつける。7~9月に咲く花の径は約10cm,外花被片は大きく平開し,雄大で美しい。花色は白・桃・赤・橙・黄・紫色やそれらの中間色。内花被片には名のようにトラのような斑(ふ)があって,その鮮やかさは抜群である。

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