(White Violet)
Viola canadensis var. scopulorum, FR 612, Lone Cone Area, San Miguel Co. 3512
Viola canadensis var. scopulorum, Blue Lakes Trail, Ouray Co. 5203
Viola canadensis var. scopulorum, Blue Lakes Trail, Ouray Co. 5217
Leaves, Viola canadensis var. scopulorum, FR 612, Lone Cone Area, San Miguel Co. 3516
| Scientific Name | Viola canadensis var. scopulorum | USDA PLANTS Symbol | VICAS2 |
| Common Name | White Violet | ITIS Taxonomic Serial No. | 530829 |
| Family | Violaceae (Violet) | Flora of North America Ref. | Click Here |
| Description |
Life zones and habitat: Foothills to subalpine (5000 to 10500 ft.); moist, shaded slopes, woodlands. Plant: Short, multi-stemmed, perennial 6 to 12 inches tall, 1 to 3 branches. Leaves: Bright green basal and stem leaves, petiolate, broadly heart-shaped with pointed tips, 1/2 to 1-1/4 inches long, toothed edges. Inflorescence: White flowers about 1-inch across or less; 5 petals, lowermost larger than others; yellow throat, 3 lower petals with purplish lines. Bloom Period: April to July. References: "Flora of Colorado" by Jennifer Ackerfield, "Wildflowers of the Rocky Mountains" by Carl Schreier and Flora of North America. |
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Colorado Status: Native |
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