Viola mandshurica var. traingularis




Family Violaceae
Scientific name Viola mandshurica W. Becker var. traingularis (Franchet & Savatier) M. Mizushima
Synonyms Viola boniensis (Nakai) Mizushima; Viola mandshurica W. Becker var. triangularis (Franchet & Savatier) M. Mizushima forma triangularis; Viola patrinii de Candolle ex Gingius var. triangularis Franchet & Savatier
Common name (Japanese common name) atsuba-sumire [thick lieved viola]
(English common name) none
Distribution (Japan) Hokaido, Honshu (west to Chiba prefecture; coastal of Pacific Sea)
(Other nations) unknown
Chromosomal number 2n=48
Description Leaves 3-8cm length, 1.3.5cm width. Flowers dark pueple petals 12-17mm, flowering in March to April. Perennial plants.
Reference Viola mandshurica W. Becker var. triangularis (Franch. & Sav.) M. Mizush. forma triangularis
Note Native plants can be found only in coastal area. Photos of below Viola mandshurica var. traingularis may be thought to be those of escaped plants from someone's private gaerden or flower pots.



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Variation of flowers


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