Viola lanceolata L.

Locations ofViola lanceolata L. in Virginia

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Family
Violaceae
Botanical Name
Viola lanceolata L.
Common Name
Lance-leaved Violet, Narrow-leaved Violet
Synonym(s)
Viola lanceolata L. var. lanceolata; Viola lanceolata L. ssp. lanceolata
Flora of Virginia Name/Status
Viola lanceolata L. var. lanceolata
Comments
The map of this species probably includes some records of Viola vittata in southeastern Virginia. Until recently, the former has been widely treated as a var. of V. lanceolata. Their treatment as separate species follows Ballard, H.E., J.T. Kartesz, and M. Nishino. 2023. A taxonomic treatment of the Violets (Violaceae) of the northeastern United States and adjacent Canada. Jour. Torrey Bot. Soc. 150(1): 3-266.
Habitat
Bogs, depression swamps and ponds, interdune swales and ponds, wet clearings, and riverside pools. Infrequent in the Coastal Plain and mountains; rare in the Piedmont; may be numerous where found.
Native Status
Native

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