Data provided by the participants of the Consortium of California Herbaria

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Viola glabella, also known as Stream Violet or Pioneer Violet, occurs along streams or in moist woods in northeastern Asia and northwestern North America. Its petals are yellow on both sides, with the exception of dark purple nectar guides on the front of the lower three petals. The flowers arise from the same stems as the leaves; the plant is deciduous and dies back completely to its roots in the autumn.

Plant type

Perennial herb

Size

6 in Tall

Dormancy

Winter Deciduous

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Color

Yellow, Purple

Flowering season

Spring, Summer

Sun

Partial Shade

Water

Low

Sunset Zones

1, 2, 3, 4*, 5*, 6*, 7*, 14, 15*, 16*, 17*, 18

Site type

Vernally moist, grassy slopes and flats

Plant communities

Douglas-Fir Forest, Red Fir Forest, Forest, Yellow Pine Forest, Wetland-Riparian

Caterpillars
Butterflies

Butterflies and moths supported

3 confirmed and 17 likely

Confirmed Likely

Pacific Fritillary

Boloria epithore

Hydaspe Fritillary

Speyeria hydaspe

Mormon Fritillary

Speyeria mormonia

Venerable Dart

Agrotis venerabilis