Viola douglasii
Douglas' Golden Violet
Also known as: Viola chrysantha var. nevadensis Kellogg
- Viola chrysantha var. nevadensis Kellogg
Botanical Data
- Taxonomic Rank: Species
- Botanical Family: Violaceae
- WCVP Morphological Data: Recorded natively as a perennial.
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Viola douglasii (commonly known as Douglas' golden 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)
Mexico, Northwestern U.S.A., Southwestern U.S.A.
Botanical Countries (WGSRPD L3)
California, Mexico Northwest, Oregon
Introduced Range
An “Introduced” distribution indicates that the plant is recorded outside its native range in that region as a result of deliberate or accidental human introduction. Introduced records may include casual, naturalized or invasive populations, but do not include plants that are only cultivated or planted without self-sustaining populations.
Botanical Countries (Non-Native)
Germany