noun
Japanese alpine cherry; Prunus nipponica
A species of flowering cherry native to Japan, found in mountainous areas. Botanical term; in everyday contexts, often referred to simply as サクラ or by its scientific name.
ミネザクラは高山に自生する桜の一種です。
The Japanese alpine cherry is a type of cherry tree that grows wild in high mountains.
この植物園ではミネザクラの花が見られます。
You can see the blossoms of the Japanese alpine cherry in this botanical garden.
Compound of 峰 (mine, 'peak') + 桜 (sakura, 'cherry'), referring to its alpine habitat. The exact historical derivation is uncertain.