Viola gracilis
Viola gracilis, also known as the Olympian violet,[2] is a species of flowering plant within the family Violaceae.[3]
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Scientific classification  | |
| Kingdom: | Plantae |
| Clade: | Tracheophytes |
| Clade: | Angiosperms |
| Clade: | Eudicots |
| Clade: | Rosids |
| Order: | Malpighiales |
| Family: | Violaceae |
| Genus: | Viola |
| Species: | V. gracilis |
| Binomial name | |
| Viola gracilis Sm. | |
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Description
Viola gracilis is a perennial species, which grows to form dense mats. Leaves are ovate to oblong and range from 2–3 cm long.[4] Plants possess decumbent based stems,[5] which can range from 5–30 cm long.[4] Plants flower between May and August. Flowers can be yellow or violet in colour, but never bicoloured.[4] The spur of the flower is 6-7mm and can be straight or slightly curved. Stipules have oblanceolate, spathulate lobes.[4]
Distribution
Viola gracilis is native to Europe where it can be found in the countries of Albania, Bulgaria, Yugoslavia and Turkey. Turkish populations are only present in western Turkey.[1]
Habitat
Viola gracilis grows in grassy mountain woodlands and alpine meadows.[4] It can also be found growing amongst rocks.[5] It has been recorded growing at altitudes ranging from 1250 to 2000 meters above sea level.[4]
References
- "Viola gracilis". Plants of the World Online. Royal Botanic Gardens, Kew. Retrieved 21 May 2022.
- "Viola gracilis Olympian violet". Royal Horticultural Society. 2022-05-21. Retrieved 2022-05-21.
- "Viola gracilis Sm". www.worldfloraonline.org. 2022-05-21. Retrieved 2022-05-21.
- Phillips, Rix, Roger, Martyn (1991). Perennials Volume 1 Early Perennials. Pan Books. p. 55. ISBN 0330327747.
{{cite book}}: CS1 maint: multiple names: authors list (link) - "Viola gracilis". Alpine Garden Society. 2022-05-21. Retrieved 2022-05-21.
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