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western roundleaf violet

Viola orbiculata

The western roundleaf violet is a pretty little flower with round leaves and lovely purple petals. It loves to grow in shady places and adds color to the forest floor.

Lebensraum: Forests

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The western roundleaf violet has bright yellow flowers with fine brown-purple lines on its lower petals, making it distinct from many other violets. Its glossy, dark green leaves are nearly perfectly round or kidney-shaped, forming a low-growing patch on the forest floor.

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western roundleaf violet

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Interessante Fakten

If you look closely, you might see tiny "nectar guides" on the petals, like a bee's landing strip!

Its beautiful leaves and flowers are actually edible, tasting a bit like lettuce!

Some types of violet flowers never even open, staying closed to make seeds in secret!

The word "violet" usually means purple, but this amazing flower shows off bright yellow petals!

Besondere Fähigkeiten

Fähigkeit

Seed Snapper

The western roundleaf violet can snap open its seed pods, launching tiny seeds away to grow new plants far from the parent.

Fähigkeit

Ant Attractor

Its seeds have a fatty treat called an elaiosome, which tricks ants into carrying and planting them somewhere new.

Fähigkeit

Shade Seeker

This violet has broad, flat leaves that effectively capture sunlight in the dappled shade of its forest habitat.

Maße und Details

Höhe
5-15 cm
Ausbreitung
10-20 cm
Blütengröße
1-2 cm
Blütezeit
Spring to early summer
Essbar
Ja
Giftigkeit
Keine
Lebenszyklus
Mehrjährig
Bestäubungsmethode
Insekten

Ökologische Zusammenhänge

eaten by

Mule Deer

Odocoileus hemionus

Deer often browse on its tender leaves and flowers.

pollinates

Western Bumblebee

Bombus occidentalis

Busy bumblebees visit its flowers for sweet nectar and pollen.

depends on

Silky Ant

Formica fusca

Ants carry its special seeds to their nests, helping them grow elsewhere.

eaten by

Banana Slug

Ariolimax columbianus

Slugs enjoy munching on its fresh, round leaves in moist areas.

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Always look but don't pick flowers, so they can keep growing for everyone to enjoy!

Häufig gestellte Fragen

Was ist der/die/das höhe von western roundleaf violet?

5-15 cm

Was ist der/die/das ausbreitung von western roundleaf violet?

10-20 cm

Was ist der/die/das blütengröße von western roundleaf violet?

1-2 cm

Was ist der/die/das blütezeit von western roundleaf violet?

Spring to early summer

Was ist der/die/das essbar von western roundleaf violet?

Ja

Was ist der/die/das giftigkeit von western roundleaf violet?

Keine

Was ist der/die/das lebenszyklus von western roundleaf violet?

Mehrjährig

Was ist der/die/das bestäubungsmethode von western roundleaf violet?

Insekten

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