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This plant, originating from a flower seed mix, is the only survivor of the central European winter on my balcony.

  • The flowers have a mild scent of roses
  • Other plants in the package that I could identify are cornflower (Centaurea cyanus) and bell flower (Campanula medium)
  • The plant in the picture has been exposed to temperatures ranging between -5°C and +35°C

What is it?

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Niall C.
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It is Orychophragmus violaceus.

This relative of mustard is biennial, native to east Asia and it has edible flowers. In Europe the plant is rather rare I believe.

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