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European field pansy
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European field pansy
Viola arvensis
The European field pansy is a small, colorful flower that loves to grow in fields and gardens. Its pretty petals can be purple, yellow, or white, making it a cheerful sight in nature.
Habitat: Grasslands
Appearance
The European field pansy has small, delicate flowers, usually a mix of creamy white and pale yellow, often with a hint of violet. Its petals are smaller and less vibrant than cultivated pansies, frequently marked with thin dark lines on the lower petals.
KingdomPlantaePhylumTracheophytaClassMagnoliopsidaOrderMalpighialesFamilyViolaceaeGenusViola
Category
PlantsRarity
Common
Danger
1/5 · Very low
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Interesting facts
Did you know its seeds can stay buried for over a decade, just waiting for the right moment to grow?
Farmers sometimes call it "wild pansy," as it loves to grow in cultivated fields as a weed!
Some tiny bees use its small lower petals as a perfect "landing strip" when visiting for nectar!
The name "pansy" comes from a French word meaning "thought," perhaps because the flower head looks like a pondering face!
Special abilities
Ability
Resilient Seeds
European field pansy has seeds that can remain dormant in the soil for years, helping it survive harsh conditions.
Ability
Pioneer Plant
This pansy can thrive in disturbed soil, quickly colonizing new areas like freshly tilled fields or waste ground.
Ability
Self-Seeding Power
It readily self-seeds, producing many tiny seeds that ensure its quick spread and consistent presence.
Measurements & details
- Height
- 5-30 cm
- Spread
- 5-15 cm
- Flower Size
- 0.5-1.5 cm
- Bloom Season
- Spring to fall
- Edible
- Yes
- Toxicity
- None
- Lifecycle
- Annual
- Pollination Method
- Insect
Ecological connections
pollinates
Honey bee
Apis mellifera
collects nectar and pollen
pollinates
Buff-tailed bumblebee
Bombus terrestris
visits flowers for nectar
eaten by
European rabbit
Oryctolagus cuniculus
grazes on leaves and shoots
Traits
Flowering
Flowering plants are any plants that produce flowers as part of their reproductive cycle.
Ornamental
Ornamental plants are cultivated primarily for their aesthetic appeal, enhancing landscapes and gardens with their attractive foliage, flowers, or form.
Biennial
Biennial plants complete their life cycle over two growing seasons, typically forming foliage in the first year and flowering/seeding in the second.
Colorful
Colorful describes organisms or objects displaying a wide range of bright and distinct colors.
Grassland
Grassland habitats are terrestrial biomes dominated by grasses and herbaceous plants, supporting a variety of grazing animals.
Pollinator Magnet
Describes plants that are particularly attractive and beneficial to a wide range of pollinating organisms.
Also known as
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Safety
Danger
1/5 · Very low
Always look but don't pick flowers unless you have permission!
Frequently Asked Questions
How tall is European field pansy?
5-30 cm
How wide does European field pansy spread?
5-15 cm
How big are the flowers on European field pansy?
0.5-1.5 cm
When does European field pansy bloom?
Spring to fall
Is European field pansy edible?
Yes
Is European field pansy toxic?
None
What is European field pansy's lifecycle?
Annual
How is European field pansy pollinated?
Insect
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