Family:
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Violaceae /
Sumireka |
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Species in
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Viola: |
To see the other species, find a link below the page.
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Viola variegata var. nipponica /
Genjisumire
ゲンジスミレ |
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Viola variegata var.
nipponica, height 5-10cm, is a perennial wild violet occurring
in light, somewhat dry sites, such as deciduous forests; the whole
has short hairs. Leaves in bloom time measure 2-4cm, in the shape of
an oval to circle, heart-shaped at the base, and the backside is purple.
Flowers are white, 1.5-2cm in diameter; the side petals have hairs
at the lower portion; the spurs are slender and purplish. The
backside of the leaves and peduncles are purple as well. Bloom tie:
April-May. |
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