Viola selkirkii
Viola selkirkii greatspur violet
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Stemless blue violet with ovate leaf blades and thick, well-developed spur.
Habitat & Range
Rare in dry cool woods and in rock crevices, especially in limestone soils.
Mostly present in the northeastern part of the state.
Wetland code: Not classified
Phenology
Flowers May to July.
Plant Codes
PA status: PR (Rare)
S-rank: S3S4 (Vulnerable/Apparently secure)
G-rank: G5 (Secure)
Viola selkirkii greatspur violet
Plant in flower
Plant Summary
perennial forb
native
flower color: lavender
Common Names
greatspur violet
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