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Violaceae /
Sumireka |
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Forms and Varieties in the Species: |
For the other species, find a link below the page.
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Viola
sieboldii / Fumotosumire フモトスミレ |
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Viola sieboldii is
a miniature herb inhabiting grasslands, deciduous forests, or
evergreen forest edges ranging from low coastal areas to highlands.
Leaves, 1-3cm in length in bloom time, are ovate to
triangular-ovate, frequently with white markings on them, the
backsides purplish. Flowers are white; the peduncles grow higher
than the leaf level to 4-7cm in length; petals are 7-8mm and have
hairs at the bases of side petals. The lips have conspicuous purple
stripes. Spurs are 2-3mm in length. Bloom time: April-May. |
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