Red Spider Lily (Manjushage) Because the flower starts to bloom at about the time of the autumnal equinox, the red spider lily is also known by the name "Higanbana (equinox flower)" In Japanese, "Manjushage" for red spider lily means "flower of the heavens", and according to one of the Buddhist scriptures, red flowers will fall from the heavens as a signal of an upcoming celebratory Red Spider Lily (Higanbana, 彼岸花) Higanbana were historically planted at the edges of cemeteries as they were thought to keep small animals away As such, they are associated with death and a number of legends surround them I see red, I see red, I see red Posted on Thursday, by wildinjapan Walking along the Azama river at this time of year, one can see patches of these attractive flowers The red spider lily (higanbana or manjushage) is possibly THE seasonal flower Thousands of people flock to Kinchakuda in nearby Hidaka City
A British Prof In Japan Red Spider Lily Higanbana A Symbol Of Autumn And Death
