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Viola pubescens var. pubescens (Downy yellow violet)
Vick, Albert F. W.

Viola pubescens var. pubescens Ait.

Downy yellow violet, Yellow violet, Downy violet, Smooth yellow violet

Violaceae (Violet Family)

Synonyms: Viola pensylvanica

USDA Symbol: VIPUP2

USDA Native Status: Native to U.S.

Viola pubescens var. pubescens has yellow flowers and non-hairy foliage, including 1-3 heart-shaped basal leaves.

As with many violets, the flowers are edible.

 

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Plant Characteristics

Duration: Perennial
Habit: Herb
Fruit: Green

Bloom Information

Bloom Color: Yellow , Purple

Distribution

USA: AL , AR , CT , DC , DE , GA , IA , IL , IN , KS , KY , LA , MA , MD , ME , MI , MN , MO , MS , NC , ND , NE , NH , NJ , NY , OH , OK , PA , RI , SC , SD , TN , TX , VA , VT , WI , WV , WY
Canada: NS , PE
Native Habitat: moist or dry deciduous woods, swamps
USDA Native Status: L48(N), CAN(N)

Growing Conditions

Light Requirement: Part Shade
Soil Moisture: Moist
Soil Description: Loam

Benefit

Conspicuous Flowers: yes
Attracts: Birds

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From the National Suppliers Directory

According to the inventory provided by Associate Suppliers, this plant is available at the following locations:

Toadshade Wildflower Farm - Frenchtown, NJ

Recommended Species Lists

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Additional resources

USDA: Find Viola pubescens var. pubescens in USDA Plants
FNA: Find Viola pubescens var. pubescens in the Flora of North America (if available)
Google: Search Google for Viola pubescens var. pubescens

Metadata

Record Modified: 2013-04-20
Research By: TWC Staff

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