This is a little-known unique kind of flowers. Hepatica nobilis, also known as butterfly flower, is a short-lived plant that bloom in early spring. Generally, they grow in the shady and humid places in the mountains above 1000 meters above sea level.

Hepatica nobilis are widely distributed in Eurasia. The special climate of East Asia has bred a wide variety of Hepatica nobilis species. One of the most famous is undoubtedly the Japanese Hepatica nobilis. They also have a beautiful and appropriate name in Japan: the snow mowing. Hepatica nobilis bloom at the turn of winter and spring, they stick out of the thick layer of snow with bright flowers which bring people the good news of spring is coming. Now, Hepatica nobilis have spread all over the world and become an expensive kind of flowers that cherished by gardeners.

Hepatica nobilis represent patience and shyness. The vast world always gives us great surprises and enlightenment. Hepatica nobilis are so small and their growing environment in nature is so shady and damp, yet they bloom out the purest color, which fascinates horticulturists all over the world. People who send this kind of flowers to their loved ones are probably introverted and not good at expressing their inner feelings to the outside world.

Hepatica nobilis have not only high ornamental value, but also high medicinal value. The medicinal part of Hepatica nobilis is their rhizome. They taste bitter but they can activate blood circulation, dispel wind, kill insects, and relieve itching. They are mainly used for muscle and bone soreness and tinea.

Romain Rolland had a saying in his book Celebrity Biography, which is most suitable for Hepatica nobilis. That is: " There is only one heroism in the world: to see the world as it is and to love it." Hepatica nobilis are such lovely flowers.