wedgeleaf primrose; pixie-eye primrose
A small alpine primrose native to Japan and nearby regions, with wedge-shaped leaves and pink flowers. Botanical name: Primula cuneifolia.
The wedgeleaf primrose can be seen in the alpine regions of Hokkaido.
The flowers of the pixie-eye primrose bloom in spring.
Standard katakana spelling for this plant name.
Kanji spelling is rare; the plant name is usually written in katakana.
From 蝦夷 (Ezo, old name for Hokkaido) + 小桜 (kozakura, 'small cherry blossom'), referring to its small cherry-blossom-like flowers and its northern distribution.