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Round-leaved Violet
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Round-leaved Violet
Viola rotundifolia
The Round-leaved Violet is a pretty flower with round leaves and purple petals. It loves to grow in shady places and can often be found in gardens and forests.
Habitat: Forests
Appearance
The Round-leaved Violet is a low-growing plant with distinctive, nearly circular leaves that lie flat on the ground. Its small, bright yellow flowers, often streaked with purple, bloom singly on short stalks, making it stand out from its purple-flowered relatives.
KingdomPlantaePhylumTracheophytaClassMagnoliopsidaOrderMalpighialesFamilyViolaceaeGenusViola
Category
PlantsRarity
Common
Danger
1/5 · Very low
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Interesting facts
Its seeds come with a tasty snack that ants love to carry home!
Some of its flowers never open, staying hidden and self-pollinating!
The plant's perfectly round leaves make it easy to identify!
This violet's bright yellow petals are like sunshine on the forest floor!
Special abilities
Ability
Secret Seed Makers
Round-leaved Violet has hidden flowers that never open but still produce seeds, a clever backup for reproduction!
Ability
Ant Taxi Service
Round-leaved Violet's seeds have a special fatty treat that encourages ants to carry them far away for dispersal.
Ability
Evergreen Groundcover
Round-leaved Violet often keeps its leaves green through winter, staying ready to photosynthesize when spring arrives.
Measurements & details
- Height
- 5-15 cm
- Spread
- 10-20 cm
- Flower Size
- 1-2 cm
- Bloom Season
- Early spring to early summer
- Edible
- Yes
- Toxicity
- None
- Lifecycle
- Perennial
- Pollination Method
- Insect
Ecological connections
pollinates
Common Eastern Bumblebee
Bombus impatiens
Main pollinator of its open flowers.
depends on
European Fire Ant
Myrmica rubra
Disperses seeds by carrying them away.
eaten by
Great Spangled Fritillary
Speyeria cybele
Its caterpillars feed on the leaves.
eaten by
White-tailed Deer
Odocoileus virginianus
Browses on the leaves and flowers.
Traits
Flowering
Flowering plants are any plants that produce flowers as part of their reproductive cycle.
Shade Tolerant
Shade tolerant plants are adapted to grow and thrive in areas with low light levels, requiring less direct sunlight.
Spring Blooming
Spring blooming plants produce their flowers during the spring season, often signifying the end of winter and the start of new growth.
Fragrant Flower
Fragrant flowers emit a pleasant aroma, often to attract pollinators or for defense.
Edible
Edible plants are those parts of a plant that are considered safe for human consumption.
Pollinator Magnet
Describes plants that are particularly attractive and beneficial to a wide range of pollinating organisms.
Forest
Forest habitats are terrestrial environments dominated by dense tree cover, supporting a high diversity of plant and animal life.
Also known as
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Safety
Danger
1/5 · Very low
Always look but don't pick flowers unless an adult says it's okay.
Frequently Asked Questions
How tall is Round-leaved Violet?
5-15 cm
How wide does Round-leaved Violet spread?
10-20 cm
How big are the flowers on Round-leaved Violet?
1-2 cm
When does Round-leaved Violet bloom?
Early spring to early summer
Is Round-leaved Violet edible?
Yes
Is Round-leaved Violet toxic?
None
What is Round-leaved Violet's lifecycle?
Perennial
How is Round-leaved Violet pollinated?
Insect
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