giant purple butterfly; Sasakia charonda
A large nymphalid butterfly native to East Asia. The male has striking purple wings. Often considered Japan's national butterfly.
The giant purple butterfly is sometimes considered Japan's national butterfly.
The wings of the male giant purple butterfly are a beautiful purple.
Rhododendron oomurasaki; purple azalea
A species of azalea with large purple flowers. The scientific name is Rhododendron pulchrum var. speciosum, often called 'Oomurasaki' in Japanese.
The purple azalea is blooming in the garden.