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Redwood Violet

Viola sempervirens

The Redwood Violet is a beautiful flower that grows in shady places. Its lovely purple petals can brighten up the forest floor and attract butterflies and bees.

Habitat: Forests

Appearance

The Redwood Violet has small, heart-shaped dark green leaves and delicate purple flowers with a contrasting white or yellow center. Its vibrant blossoms often appear in clumps, providing a splash of color against the dark forest floor.

KingdomPlantaePhylumTracheophytaClassMagnoliopsidaOrderMalpighialesFamilyViolaceaeGenusViola
Redwood Violet
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Redwood Violet

Category

Plants

Rarity

Common

Danger

1/5 · Very low

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Interesting facts

Its edible leaves and flowers can be added to salads for a pop of color!

Sometimes, ants will collect and 'plant' the seeds in their underground nests!

This flower's scientific name 'sempervirens' means 'evergreen', just like redwood trees!

You can find these tiny purple gems growing only in ancient redwood forests!

Special abilities

Ability

Evergreen Endurance

Redwood Violet has tough, evergreen leaves that let it photosynthesize all year, even in the deep shade of giant redwoods.

Ability

Seed Shotgun

Redwood Violet can launch its tiny seeds from exploding capsules, helping them spread far from the parent plant.

Ability

Ant Alliance

Redwood Violet has seeds with a tasty treat for ants, which then carry and disperse them to new spots.

Measurements & details

Height
5-15 cm
Spread
10-20 cm
Flower Size
1-2 cm
Bloom Season
Spring to early summer
Edible
Yes
Toxicity
None
Lifecycle
Perennial
Pollination Method
Insect

Ecological connections

depends on

Coast Redwood

Sequoia sempervirens

Provides the specific cool, shady habitat it needs.

pollinates

Black-tailed Bumblebee

Bombus melanopygus

Feeds on its nectar and helps move pollen.

eaten by

Zerene Fritillary

Speyeria zerene

Its caterpillars feed on violet leaves.

eaten by

Mule Deer

Odocoileus hemionus

Browses on its leaves and flowers.

Traits

Also known as

No aliases listed yet.

Collections

Safety

Danger

1/5 · Very low

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

Frequently Asked Questions

How tall is Redwood Violet?

5-15 cm

How wide does Redwood Violet spread?

10-20 cm

How big are the flowers on Redwood Violet?

1-2 cm

When does Redwood Violet bloom?

Spring to early summer

Is Redwood Violet edible?

Yes

Is Redwood Violet toxic?

None

What is Redwood Violet's lifecycle?

Perennial

How is Redwood Violet pollinated?

Insect

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