| Viola gracilis | |
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Scientific classification 
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| Kingdom: | Plantae |
| Clade: | Tracheophytes |
| Clade: | Angiosperms |
| Clade: | Eudicots |
| Clade: | Rosids |
| Order: | Malpighiales |
| Family: | Violaceae |
| Genus: | Viola |
| Species: | V. gracilis |
| Binomial name | |
| Viola gracilis Sm. | |
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Viola gracilis, also known as the Olympian violet, is a species of flowering plant within the family Violaceae.
Description
Viola gracilis is a perennial species, which grows to form dense mats. Leaves are ovate to oblong and range from 2–3 cm long. Plants possess decumbent based stems, which can range from 5–30 cm long. Plants flower between May and August. Flowers can be yellow or violet in colour, but never bicoloured. The spur of the flower is 6-7mm and can be straight or slightly curved. Stipules have oblanceolate, spathulate lobes.
Distribution
Viola gracilis is native to Europe where it can be found in the countries of Albania, Bulgaria, Yugoslavia and Turkey. Turkish populations are only present in western Turkey.
Habitat
Viola gracilis grows in grassy mountain woodlands and alpine meadows. It can also be found growing amongst rocks. It has been recorded growing at altitudes ranging from 1250 to 2000 meters above sea level.
References
- ^ "Viola gracilis". Plants of the World Online. Royal Botanic Gardens, Kew. Retrieved 21 May 2022.
- "Viola gracilis Olympian violet". Royal Horticultural Society. 2022-05-21. Retrieved 2022-05-21.
- "Viola gracilis Sm". www.worldfloraonline.org. 2022-05-21. Retrieved 2022-05-21.
- ^ Phillips, Rix, Roger, Martyn (1991). Perennials Volume 1 Early Perennials. Pan Books. p. 55. ISBN 0330327747.
{{cite book}}: CS1 maint: multiple names: authors list (link) - ^ "Viola gracilis". Alpine Garden Society. 2022-05-21. Retrieved 2022-05-21.
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