Viola communis
Dooryard Violet, Hooded Blue Violet
Also known as: Viola domestica var. communis (Pollard) Farw. +2 more
- Viola domestica var. communis (Pollard) Farw.
- Viola familiaris Greene
- Viola priceana Pollard
Botanical Data
- Taxonomic Rank: Species
- Botanical Family: Violaceae
- WCVP Morphological Data: Recorded natively as a perennial.
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Viola communis (commonly known as Dooryard Violet or Hooded Blue 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)
North-Central U.S.A., Northeastern U.S.A., Southeastern U.S.A.
Botanical Countries (WGSRPD L3)
Alabama, Connecticut, Delaware, Georgia, Illinois, Indiana, Iowa, Kentucky, Maine, Maryland, Massachusetts, Michigan, Minnesota, Missouri, New Hampshire, New Jersey, New York, North Carolina, Ohio, Pennsylvania, Rhode I., South Carolina, Vermont, Virginia, West Virginia, Wisconsin