Status:
valid
Authors:
Kern.
Source:
ksu
Year:
1868
Citation Micro:
Oesterr. Bot. Z. 18: 21 (1868)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000423466
Common Names
- Viola mixta
- Mixed Violet
- Mountain Violet
Description
Viola mixta (also called Mixt Violet, among many other common names) is a species of plant in the Violaceae family. It is a perennial herb, growing up to 30 cm in height. It is native to the temperate forests of North America, from Alaska to California. It grows in moist meadows, stream banks, and open woodlands, up to an altitude of 1000 m.
Uses & Benefits
Viola mixta has been used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a source of food and medicine.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Viola mixta has yellow or white flowers with five petals and five sepals. The seeds are small and black. The seedlings have ovate-shaped, dark green leaves.
Cultivation and Propagation
Viola mixta is a perennial herb that grows in moist, shady areas. It is easy to grow and propagate by division or by seed. It prefers a well-drained soil and full sun to partial shade. It is best to divide the plants in early spring or late fall. Seeds should be sown in spring or early summer in a sunny spot. The plants are drought tolerant and can tolerate some frost.
Where to Find Viola mixta
Viola mixta is native to Europe and is found in alpine meadows, grasslands, and open woodlands.
Viola mixta FAQ
What is the scientific name of Viola mixta?
Viola mixta
What are the common names of Viola mixta?
Common names of Viola mixta include mixed violet, mixed yellow violet, and mixed violets.
Where is Viola mixta found?
Viola mixta is found in wet meadows, marshes, and other wet areas in the western United States and Canada.
Species in the Viola genus
Species in the Violaceae family
Agatea lecointei,
Agatea longipedicellata,
Agatea macrobotrys,
Agatea pancheri,
Agatea rufotomentosa,
Agatea schlechteri,
Agatea veillonii,
Agatea violaris,
Allexis batangae,
Allexis cauliflora,
Allexis obanensis,
Allexis zygomorpha,
Amphirrhox grandifolia,
Amphirrhox longifolia,
Anchietea exalata,
Anchietea frangulifolia,
Anchietea peruviana,
Anchietea pyrifolia,
Anchietea raimondii,
Anchietea selloviana,
Anchietea suma,
Anchietea ferrucciae,
Anchietea ballardii,
Calyptrion arboreum,
Calyptrion carthagenense,
Calyptrion pubescens,
Calyptrion volubile,
Decorsella paradoxa,
Fusispermum laxiflorum,
Fusispermum minutiflorum,
Fusispermum rubrolignosum,
Hybanthopsis bahiensis,
Hybanthus albus,
Hybanthus austrocaledonicus,
Hybanthus caledonicus,
Hybanthus cymulosus,
Hybanthus debilissimus,
Hybanthus domingensis,
Hybanthus durus,
Hybanthus epacroides,
Hybanthus galeottii,
Hybanthus graminifolius,
Hybanthus havanensis,
Hybanthus heterosepalus,
Hybanthus leptopus,
Hybanthus leucanthus,
Hybanthus micranthus,
Hybanthus mossamedensis,
Hybanthus paraguariensis,
Hybanthus parviflorus,