Viola adunca
(Blue Violet)
Viola adunca, Peak 7, Breckenridge, Summit Co. 5855
Viola adunca, Mayflower Gulch, Summit Co. 7439
Viola adunca, Loveland Pass, Clear Creek Co. 7091
Viola adunca, Indian Peaks, Boulder Co. 6313
Viola adunca, Loveland Pass, Clear Creek Co. 6926
Viola adunca, Loveland Pass, Clear Creek Co. 7926
| Scientific Name | Viola adunca | USDA PLANTS Symbol | VIADB |
| Common Name | Blue Violet, Hook-spur Violet | ITIS Taxonomic Serial No. | 541699 |
| Family | Violaceae (Violet) | SEINet Reference |
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| Description |
Life zones and habitat: Foothills to alpine (6500 to 13500 ft.); open areas in meadows, slopes, tundra and moist areas along streams. Plant: Short perennial with stems, 3/4 to 12 inches tall. Leaves: Basal and stem leaves are smooth with finely-toothed edges, ovate to nearly round, 0.2 to 2-3/4 inches long, on petioles 0.2 to over 5 inches long. Inflorescence: Blue to purple flowers on peduncles 2/3 to over 5 inches long; blossoms less than 1 inch across, prominent spur on back; lower three 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. |
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Colorado Status: Native |
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