EVERGREEN YELLOW VIOLET

Class: Viola orbiculata

Family: VIOLET FAMILY

Sub Family: Violaceae

Year: Perennial

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Colour: Yellow

Height: Up to 5 cm (2")

Each Flower: 7 mm-1.5 cm (1/4-5/8") long with short spur; 5 petals, side ones hairy, lower 3 have pencilled, purple lines; spur is short; 5 pointed sepals

Leaves: Mostly from base with stalks 2-15 cm (3/4-6") long; blades almost round or broad kidney-shaped and slightly serrated, 2-3 cm (3/4-1 1/4") broad, thin, smooth, and green; often remain green through winter

Stems: Smooth, up to 5 cm (2") long; 1 or 2 small leaves with stipule where stalk joins main stem

Blooming Period: May - August

Habitat: Alpine and sub-alpine slopes

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