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A Sea of Purple: Zazen Grass Blooms in Takashima

Shiga, Feb 16 (News On Japan) –
In Takashima City, Shiga Prefecture, the early spring flower, Zazen grass, is at present at its peak blooming season.
Zazen grass, a perennial within the Araceae household, will get its title from its flower’s resemblance to a meditating monk in a seated place.

Around 3,000 vegetation develop wild in a wetland in Imazu-cho, Takashima City. Typically, they emerge from the snow, however this yr’s heat winter has left the bottom snowless. The Zazen grass, about 15 cm tall, is blooming with reddish-purple flowers, providing guests an early style of spring.

The peak blooming interval is predicted to be a couple of week shorter than traditional, lasting till early March.

Source: YOMIURI

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