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Pisapia, Robert J.

Viola pedunculata

Viola pedunculata Torr. & A. Gray

California golden violet, Johnny jump-up, Johnny-jump-up, Wild pansy

Violaceae (Violet Family)

Synonym(s):

USDA Symbol: VIPE3

USDA Native Status: L48 (N)

Low, bright-green leaves appear on branched stems from a spongy rootstock after rains begin in foothill grasslands. Unusually large, yellow-orange flowers with brown-purple nectar guides on the lower petals occur on stems much exceeding the leaves in height.

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Plant Characteristics

Duration: Perennial
Habit: Herb
Fruit:
Size Class: 0-1 ft.

Bloom Information

Bloom Color: Yellow
Bloom Time: Feb , Mar , Apr

Distribution

USA: CA
Native Distribution: CA Coast Ranges from Sonoma & Colusa Cos., s. to Mex.
Native Habitat: Grassy slopes below 2500 ft.

Growing Conditions

Light Requirement: Sun
Soil Description: Well-drained soils.
Conditions Comments: Not Available

Propagation

Description: Propagate by division or seed.
Seed Collection: Not Available
Seed Treatment: No treatment necessary.
Commercially Avail: yes

Additional resources

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

Metadata

Record Modified: 2007-01-01
Research By: TWC Staff

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