Hoshihiguruma

Itō, Ihei, 1695, Kadan Chikinshō, vol.I, No.218; Yashiro, 1841, Kokon Yōrankō, vol.306: Red flower, mixed with many white spots. The tone of the colour is more beautiful than Higuruma. Originated in Japan. “Hoshi” refers to the white stars or spots, a variegated form of Higuruma and it is probable that the variety is synony­mous with Hoshiguruma. Different reading: ‘Hoshihikuruma’.