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.

Hábitat: Forests

Aspecto

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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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!

Habilidades especiales

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

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

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

Medidas y detalles

Altura: 5-15 cm
Extensión: 10-20 cm
Tamaño de la flor: 1-2 cm
Temporada de floración: Spring to early summer
Comestible: Sí
Toxicidad: Ninguna
Ciclo de vida: Perenne
Método de polinización: Insectos

Conexiones ecológicas

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.

Rasgos

Floración

Las plantas con flores son cualquier planta que produce flores como parte de su ciclo reproductivo.

Floración primaveral

Las plantas de floración primaveral producen sus flores durante la temporada de primavera, lo que a menudo significa el final del invierno y el comienzo de un nuevo crecimiento.