Violets
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Violets
Viola
Violets are beautiful little flowers that come in many colors, like purple, blue, and white. They often bloom in spring and can be found in gardens and meadows, adding color to the world!
Habitat: Meadows and gardens
Appearance
The Violets has delicate, five-petaled flowers, most commonly deep purple, but also appearing in white or yellow. Its heart-shaped leaves form low-growing clumps, making it easy to spot this charming groundcover.
KingdomPlantaePhylumArthropodaClassMagnoliopsidaOrderMalpighialesFamilyViolaceaeGenusViola
Category
PlantsRarity
Common
Danger
1/5 · Very low
Snaps
3
Interesting facts
Ancient Greeks used violets to sweeten food and even make special wines!
Ripe violet seed pods can explosively launch their seeds a short distance!
Some violets can change their flower color based on soil acidity!
The word 'violet' comes from the Latin word 'viola', meaning purple!
Special abilities
Ability
Hidden Bloomers
Violets produce self-pollinating flowers near the ground, ensuring seeds even when pollinators are scarce.
Ability
Ant Snack Seeds
Violets' seeds have a fatty treat for ants, which helps the plant spread its seeds widely.
Ability
Shade Seeker
Violets can thrive in dappled shade, helping it grow well in forests where sunlight is limited.
Measurements & details
- Height
- 10-20 cm
- Spread
- 10-25 cm
- Flower Size
- 1-2.5 cm
- Bloom Season
- Spring to early summer
- Edible
- Yes
- Toxicity
- None
- Lifecycle
- Perennial
- Pollination Method
- Insect
Ecological connections
depends on
Red ant
Myrmica rubra
Ants carry seeds, helping them spread.
shelters
Great Spangled Fritillary
Speyeria cybele
Larvae feed on violet leaves.
eaten by
White-tailed deer
Odocoileus virginianus
Deer browse on tender violet leaves.
pollinates
European honey bee
Apis mellifera
Bees collect nectar and pollen from flowers.
Traits
Flowering
Flowering plants are any plants that produce flowers as part of their reproductive cycle.
Biennial
Biennial plants complete their life cycle over two growing seasons, typically forming foliage in the first year and flowering/seeding in the second.
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.
Also known as
Common VioletEuropean VioletViolet
Collections
Safety
Danger
1/5 · Very low
Always check with an adult before touching or picking flowers.
Frequently Asked Questions
How tall is Violets?
10-20 cm
How wide does Violets spread?
10-25 cm
How big are the flowers on Violets?
1-2.5 cm
When does Violets bloom?
Spring to early summer
Is Violets edible?
Yes
Is Violets toxic?
None
What is Violets's lifecycle?
Perennial
How is Violets pollinated?
Insect
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Recent Snaps
Where to spot
Zoo30 sightings21 species
New York, US
Seneca Park Zoo
You might spot Mute Swan, Duck, and House Sparrow.
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Park32 sightings9 species
Virginia, US
Backlick Stream Valley Park
You might spot Garlic Mustard, Violets, and Wineberry.
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Park11 sightings9 species
South Dakota, US
Waubay National Wildlife Refuge
You might spot Leopard Frog, Red-Winged Blackbird, and Dame's Rocket.
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Park56 sightings8 species
Virginia, US
Wolf Trails Park
You might spot Sawtooth Oak, Wineberry, and Blue Mistflower.
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Park5 sightings1 species
Virginia, US
Ashlawn Park
You might spot Japanese Holly, Asian Jumpseed, and Violets.
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