Viola adunca var. adunca
(Blue Violet)
Viola adunca var. adunca, Lake Dillon, Summit Co. 5014
Viola adunca var. adunca, Lake Dillon, Summit Co. 5031
Viola adunca var. adunca, Mayflower Lake, Summit Co. 9249
| Scientific Name | Viola adunca var. adunca | USDA PLANTS Symbol | VIADA |
| Common Name | Blue Violet, Hook-spur Violet | ITIS Taxonomic Serial No. | 22033 |
| Family | Violaceae (Violet) | SEINet Reference |
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| Description |
Life zones and habitat: Montane to alpine (6500 to 13500 ft.); moist ravines and open areas in meadows and woodlands. Plant: Low-growing, leafy perennial 1-3/4 to 12 inches tall, stemless early, developing stems later in season. Leaves: Basal and stem leaves with short hairs, oval to heart-shaped, 3/8 to 1-5/8 inches long; petioles 1/4 to 2-3/4 inches long; finely-toothed edges. Inflorescence: Blue to purple flowers on peduncles 1-1/4 to 5-1/2 inches long; blossoms less than 1 inch across, prominent spur on back; petals usually whitish at base with purple veins; hairs on side petals. Bloom Period: May to August. References: "Flora of Colorado" by Jennifer Ackerfield, "A Guide to Rocky Mountain Plants" by Nelson and Williams, "The Alpine Flora of the Rocky Mountains" by Richard W. Scott and Flora of North America. |
BONAP Distribution Map Viola adunca Map Color Key |
Colorado Status: Native |
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