Potentilla yokusaiana; a species of cinquefoil
A specific plant species in the rose family, native to East Asia. Used in botanical contexts.
Potentilla yokusaiana is a perennial herb that grows on rocky slopes in mountainous areas.
Standard katakana spelling for this plant name.
Kanji spelling is rare; the plant name is usually written in katakana.
The name ツルキンバイ (蔓金梅) literally means 'vine golden plum', likely referring to its creeping habit and yellow flowers resembling those of the キンバイ (金梅) group. The exact derivation is uncertain.