noun
Chinese dunce cap; Orostachys iwarenge
A succulent plant native to East Asia, often grown ornamentally. The name refers to the species Orostachys iwarenge.
イワレンゲは乾燥に強い多肉植物です。
The Chinese dunce cap is a succulent plant that is resistant to drought.
庭のイワレンゲが小さな花を咲かせた。
The Chinese dunce cap in the garden bloomed with small flowers.
The name イワレンゲ (岩蓮華) literally means 'rock lotus', referring to its rosette shape and rocky habitat. The exact origin of the Japanese name is uncertain.