Hayachine edelweiss
A species of edelweiss native to Japan, specifically named after Mount Hayachine. Used in botanical contexts.
Hayachine edelweiss is an alpine plant that grows naturally on Mount Hayachine in Iwate Prefecture.
Refers to the European edelweiss (Leontopodium alpinum), while ハヤチネウスユキソウ is a distinct Japanese species.
Standard katakana spelling for this plant name.
Kanji spelling is rare; the plant name is usually written in katakana.
Named after Mount Hayachine (早池峰山) where it was discovered, combined with 薄雪草 (edelweiss). The exact derivation is straightforward from the place name and the plant name.