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I have been noticing this weed with beautiful purple and white flowers all over Tokyo. It must be very hardy since it grows in the cracks of sidewalks and walls. Volunteer plants play an important role in urban nature, and show nature’s resilience despite our over-built environment.
It’s commonly called Kenilworth Ivy or Cymbalaria muralis
Thank you, Hank. It was a pleasure to spend time with you in Tokyo.
Thank you, Hank. I really enjoyed your visit to Tokyo and your deep plant knowledge.