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Viola rafinesquei

American Field Pansy, Field Pansy
Other regional names: Wild Pansy
  • Wild Pansy
Also known as: Mnemion rafinesquei (Greene) Nieuwl. +7 more
  • Mnemion rafinesquei (Greene) Nieuwl.
  • Viola bicolor Pursh
  • Viola kitaibeliana var. rafinesquei (Greene) Fernald
  • Viola rafinesquei f. caerulea Moldenke
  • Viola rafinesquei f. minor Moldenke
  • Viola rafinesquii f. caerulea Moldenke
  • Viola rafinesquii f. minor Moldenke
  • Viola tenella Raf.
Botanical Data
  • Taxonomic Rank: Species
  • Botanical Family: Violaceae
  • WCVP Morphological Data: Recorded natively as a annual.

Viola rafinesquei (commonly known as American field pansy or Field Pansy) is an annual belonging to the Violaceae family. Naturally occurring in North America, this species is primarily associated with temperate conditions. It is part of the broad Viola genus, encompassing over 850 species globally.

Macro Climate
Temperate
Plant Type
Annual

Native Range

Continents (WGSRPD)
NORTHERN AMERICA
Regions (WGSRPD)
Eastern Canada, North-Central U.S.A., Northeastern U.S.A., South-Central U.S.A., Southeastern U.S.A., Southwestern U.S.A., Western Canada
Botanical Countries (WGSRPD L3)
Alabama, Arizona, Arkansas, Delaware, District of Columbia, Florida, Georgia, Illinois, Indiana, Iowa, Kansas, Kentucky, Louisiana, Maryland, Massachusetts, Michigan, Mississippi, Missouri, Nebraska, New Jersey, New York, North Carolina, Ohio, Oklahoma, Ontario, Pennsylvania, Saskatchewan, South Carolina, South Dakota, Tennessee, Texas, Virginia, West Virginia

Introduced Range

Plants flagged as 'Introduced' have been transported outside their native historical range by human activity. While many are common ornamentals, some may become naturalized or invasive in local environments. Local ecological guidelines require verification prior to planting.
Botanical Countries (Non-Native)
Colorado

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