also: ちんぐるま
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.
Chinguruma is an alpine plant that blooms with white flowers in summer.
Hiragana spelling, also used.
Ateji kanji spelling; rarely used in practice.
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.