Chinese violet cress (Orychophragmus violaceus), which is native to China, was imported to Japan during the Edo period (1603-1867) and has been growing in the wild across the country since then. Those in the photos taken in 2026 are wildflowers in my neighborhood. The plant flowers from March to May, showing a beautiful contrast between the purple petals and the yellow anthers.
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| 2026/3/31 |
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| 2026/3/31 |
