princess-flower; Tibouchina urvilleana
A flowering plant native to Brazil, known for its vibrant purple flowers. Often grown as an ornamental in warmer regions.
Princess-flowers are blooming in the garden.
Standard kanji spelling for this plant name.
Katakana spelling, common in botanical contexts or when the kanji are considered difficult.
The name 紫紺野牡丹 literally means 'purple-dark-blue wild peony', referring to the flower's color and resemblance to peonies. The exact derivation is uncertain.