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Nuttall's Violet

Viola nuttallii

Description:

Yellow blossom with five petals. Approx 3cm across. Smooth, eliptic leaves with longitudinal veins. Grows in small clusters.

Habitat:

These grew in Utah mountains at approx 6800'. They were growing near Aspen trees and Box-elder Maples.

Notes:

Seems very similar to Viola purpurea but leaves are very different.

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Nuttall's Violet
Viola nuttallii Viola nuttallii


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1 Comment

RedRock
RedRock 8 years ago

Blue - I think you are right. Thanks for the suggestion.

RedRock
Spotted by
RedRock

Provo, Utah, USA

Spotted on May 28, 2016
Submitted on May 31, 2016

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