Red spider lilies are bright summer flowers native throughout Asia. They are associated with final goodbyes, and legend has it that these flowers grow wherever people part ways for good. In old Buddhist writings, the red spider lily is said to guide the dead through samsara, the cycle of rebirth.
The red spider lily is often used in anime as a symbol of death or the afterlife. This is because the flower is associated with funerals and graves in Japanese culture.
The Meaning of the Lily Flower in Japan
There are several lilies; their meanings change depending on their color. White lilies usually symbolize chastity and purity. Those that are orange depict revenge and/or hatred. Spider lilies stand for sweetness, tiger lilies mean fortune and wealth.
In Japanese, the red spider lily is called "manjushage".
1. Sakura (Japanese Cherry) This is the most important flower symbol in Japan. Sakura plays such a huge role in Japan, so there is even a national festival that celebrates the beginning of the spring (Hanami).
The Blue Spider Lily is a mythical flower, said to look like a Spider Lily with blue colors instead of red. It has been described as an important ingredient of a medicine for Muzan Kibutsuji's treatment by his doctor during the Heian Period.
Sakura, also known as cherry blossoms, are the iconic light pink flowers that come to mind for most people when they think of Japanese scenery. The flowers only bloom for a brief time during spring, and their fleeting nature has associated them with the concept of impermanence.
The Blue Spider Lily ( 青 あお い 彼 ひ 岸 がん 花 ばな , Aoi Higanbana?) is a mythical flower.
The Japanese cherry blossom is the national flower of Japan and is by far the most popular. These flowers can be enjoyed and admired during spring, and there's even a cherry blossom festival during this time that takes place in cherry blossom gardens all over Japan.
Peony. Also known as the 'King of Flowers', the peony is a Japanese flower that is used as a symbol of good fortune, bravery, and honour.
Tiger Lily (オニユリ)
The Tiger Lily's scientific name is Lilium lancifolium. They are the endemic species in Japan, Korea, China, and Vietnam. The Tiger Lily can be seen in the plains and small mountains around Hokkaido to Kyushu. The bright orange flower grows up to 1 to 2 m. It blooms during July to August.
That's the higanbana, a flower invariably sprouting up at exactly this time of year. Thus the name: higanbana translates as the "flower of autumn equinox". In English, they are known as the Red Spider Lily, Lycoris or Cluster Amaryllis.
Toxicity. Red spider lilies are poisonous to humans and animals, and therefore are best for homes that do not have children or pets.
Spider lilies are considered mildly poisonous, so don't eat them. In Japan, where it is called “Higanbana”, the plant is used to protect the rice paddies since it is toxic to rats and other wild animals. You may find the rice patties lined with these plants creating a striking view when in bloom.
Symbol of good luck and happiness, red is the ultimate color. The wagasa - traditional Japanese umbrella made from bamboo, cord and washi paper (a type common throughout the archipelago) - had up to the 16th century the status of luxury object, thought to ward off evil spirits.
Using the Kanji Character Ai
Writing love in Japanese is represented as the kanji symbol 愛 which means love and affection.
Since the Heian Period, the cherry blossom has been revered by the Japanese and closely associated with its philosophy of mono no aware. The flower's brief blooming time and the fragility of the blossom has always been linked to an association with the transience of life and an appreciation for fleeting beauty.
Because red spider lilies are associated with death, it is believed that one should never give a bouquet of these flowers. Some legends have it that if you see someone whom you may never meet again, these flowers will bloom along the paths you take.
7/15 Nezuko's Name Is Connected To Her Home
In Japanese, the partial translation of her name is actually a flower simply known as the snowball flower. Those flowers can be found in the winter, which is the season we mainly see during the series.
Muzan's ultimate goal is to attain an immortal body. He wanted to be able to walk in the sunlight and live forever. In order to gain this, he needed two things: the Blue Spider Lily and the body of a demon who could withstand the sun.
Usually, the flowers are often associated with death, and you can see it blooming in many places all over Japan. The name “彼岸花” (higanbana) comes from Japanese, and it means “flower of the autumn equinox”. As the name suggests, these flowers bloom in autumn, from September to early October.
In Japan, the chrysanthemum is recognized as the national flower because it is the Imperial Emblem of Japan.
In the Edo Period, the cherry blossom was the symbol for the samurai, who often led "too short" lives as warriors. Sakura reveal that the best times are short and we should all enjoy them while they last! The Sakura has also been offered by Japan as a symbol of peace to the countries of the world.
Australia's national floral emblem is the golden wattle (Acacia pycnantha Benth). When in flower, the golden wattle displays the national colours, green and gold. As one species of a large genus of flora growing across Australia, the golden wattle is a symbol of unity.