Viola tripartita

Viola tripartita
Scientific classification Edit this classification
Kingdom: Plantae
Clade: Tracheophytes
Clade: Angiosperms
Clade: Eudicots
Clade: Rosids
Order: Malpighiales
Family: Violaceae
Genus: Viola
Species:
V. tripartita
Binomial name
Viola tripartita
Elliott

Viola tripartita is a species of violet known by the common name threepart violet.[1] It is native to Eastern North America, being primarily found in the Southern Appalachian Mountains. Its preferred habitat is rich, mesic forests over calcareous rocks. It is a small perennial herb that has yellow flowers in the spring.[2] It is distinguished from other caulescent yellow violets native to the area by having leaves that are wider than long which have a cuneate base.

References

  1. ^ NRCS. "Viola tripartita". PLANTS Database. United States Department of Agriculture (USDA). Retrieved 6 August 2015.
  2. ^ http://vaplantatlas.org/index.php?do=plant&plant=3722 Virginia Plant Atlas
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