cinquefoil; Potentilla matsumurae
A Japanese alpine perennial of the rose family, typically found in high mountain regions.
Miyama-kinbai is a yellow flower that blooms in rocky alpine areas.
Standard katakana spelling for this plant name.
Kanji spelling is rare; the plant name is usually written in katakana.
The name ミヤマキンバイ (深山金梅) literally means 'deep mountain golden plum', referring to its alpine habitat and yellow, plum-like flowers.