also: ちんぐるま
noun
Sieversia pentapetala; a species of rose with yellow and white flowers
A plant species native to alpine regions of Japan; the name is usually written in katakana.
チングルマは高山植物で、夏に白い花を咲かせる。
Chinguruma is an alpine plant that blooms with white flowers in summer.
The name チングルマ is of uncertain origin; it may be derived from Ainu or from the plant's appearance resembling a small wheel (車). The kanji 稚児車 is ateji.