Chinese dunce cap; Orostachys iwarenge
A succulent plant native to East Asia, often grown ornamentally. The name refers to the species Orostachys iwarenge.
The Chinese dunce cap is a succulent plant that is resistant to drought.
The Chinese dunce cap in the garden bloomed with small flowers.
Kanji spelling is rare; the plant name is almost always written in katakana.
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.