Etymology: Viola: a classical Latin name for violets
Plants: erect, perennial forb, basically stemless
Leaves: often deeply and variously lobed nearly to the base, toothed, mostly erect
Flowers: deep blue to violet, 5-parted, 3/4"-1 1/4" wide, petals often lined with white, 3 lower petals bearded, center obviously not yellow; solitary, basal; blooms April-June
Fruits: oval to elliptical capsule with brown seeds
Habitat: dry, well drained; prairies, glades
Conservation Status: Native
Plants: erect, perennial forb, basically stemless
Leaves: often deeply and variously lobed nearly to the base, toothed, mostly erect
Flowers: deep blue to violet, 5-parted, 3/4"-1 1/4" wide, petals often lined with white, 3 lower petals bearded, center obviously not yellow; solitary, basal; blooms April-June
Fruits: oval to elliptical capsule with brown seeds
Habitat: dry, well drained; prairies, glades
Conservation Status: Native
Floristic Rating: Coefficient of Conservatism = 9, Wetland Indicator = FACU- Atlas of the Wisconsin Prairie and Savanna Flora: by T.S. Cochrane & H.H. Iltis: habitat, distribution infomation / flowering and fruiting times USDA Plants Database: Federal Distribution and detailed information including photos Illinois Wildflowers: Wonderful photographs; detailed descriptions; color and leaf arrangement key
from USDA Plants website
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