Viola sheltonii
Shelton's Violet
Also known as: Viola biternata Greene +2 more
- Viola biternata Greene
- Viola sheltonii var. biternata (Greene) A.Nelson
- Viola shletonii Torr.
Botanical Data
- Taxonomic Rank: Species
- Botanical Family: Violaceae
- WCVP Morphological Data: Recorded natively as a perennial.
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Viola sheltonii (commonly known as Shelton's violet) is a herbaceous perennial belonging to the Violaceae family. Originating in North America, this species is primarily associated with temperate conditions. The genus Viola is notably large, comprising more than 850 species.
Macro Climate
Temperate
Plant Type
Herbaceous Perennial
Native Range
Continents (WGSRPD)
NORTHERN AMERICA
Regions (WGSRPD)
Northwestern U.S.A., Southwestern U.S.A.
Botanical Countries (WGSRPD L3)
California, Colorado, Idaho, Oregon, Washington