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Viola rostrata

Long Spurred Violet, Long Spur Violet
Other regional names: Longspur Violet
  • Longspur Violet
Also known as: Lophion rostratum (Muhl.) Nieuwl. & Kaczm. +1 more
  • Lophion rostratum (Muhl.) Nieuwl. & Kaczm.
  • Viola rostrata Muhl.
Botanical Data
  • Taxonomic Rank: Species
  • Botanical Family: Violaceae
  • WCVP Morphological Data: Recorded natively as a perennial.

Viola rostrata (commonly known as Long-spurred Violet or Long-spur Violet) is a herbaceous perennial belonging to the Violaceae family. Originating in Temperate Asia and North America, this species is primarily associated with temperate conditions. The genus Viola is notably large, comprising more than 850 species. There are naturally occurring varieties of this species, which are linked below.

Macro Climate
Temperate
Plant Type
Herbaceous Perennial

Native Range

Continents (WGSRPD)
ASIA-TEMPERATE, NORTHERN AMERICA
Regions (WGSRPD)
Eastern Asia, Eastern Canada, North-Central U.S.A., Northeastern U.S.A., Southeastern U.S.A.
Botanical Countries (WGSRPD L3)
Alabama, Connecticut, Georgia, Indiana, Japan, Kentucky, Maryland, Massachusetts, Michigan, New Jersey, New York, North Carolina, Ohio, Ontario, Pennsylvania, Québec, South Carolina, Tennessee, Vermont, Virginia, West Virginia, Wisconsin
Subspecies, Varieties & Forms

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