Family: Violaceae
northern bog violet
Merel R. Black
University of Wisconsin - Madison (WIS-VP)
Etymology: Viola: a classical Latin name for violets
Plants: erect, annual/perennial forb, basically stemless; shortrhizomes with no stolons
Leaves: hairless, with heart-shaped base, rounded teeth, main blades wider than long, stalks rising at an angle
Flowers: blue to purple, 5-parted, 3/4"-1 1/4" wide, not widely open, side petals angled forward and bearded, spur petal sometimes bearded; solitary, basal, long-stalked, usually somewhat taller than the leaves; blooms May-June
Fruits: capsule
Habitat: wet; cold, usually acidic places
Conservation Status: Native
Plants: erect, annual/perennial forb, basically stemless; short
Flowers: blue to purple, 5-parted, 3/4"-1 1/4" wide, not widely open, side petals angled forward and bearded, spur petal sometimes bearded; solitary, basal, long-stalked, usually somewhat taller than the leaves; blooms May-June
Fruits: capsule
Habitat: wet; cold, usually acidic places
Conservation Status: Native
Floristic Rating: Coefficient of Conservatism = 9, Wetland Indicator = FACW+ USDA Plants Database: Federal Distribution and detailed information including photos Illinois Wildflowers: Wonderful photographs; detailed descriptions; color and leaf arrangement key
Merel R. Black
Kenneth J. Sytsma
Merel R. Black
Merel R. Black
Derek Anderson
Derek Anderson
National Park Service, Yellowstone
Merel R. Black
Merel R. Black
National Park Service, Yellowstone
