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Species Details
Viola renifolia A. Gray
University of Alberta Vascular Plant Herbarium Read more about this collection »
LeavesBasal, simple, heart- to kidney-shaped, 2-5.5 cm long, 2-6 cm wide, toothed, smooth or hairy; stipules lance-shaped, 3-10 mm long, toothed
FlowersInflorescence solitary; flowers white with purple streaks, bilaterally symmetric; sepals 5, lance-shaped,3-5 mm long; petals 5, white, beardless, 6-8 mm long, lower petal 10-15 mm long, lower 3 with purple veins; stamens 5, surrounding the ovary, lower two with spurs; pistils 1, ovary superior
Fruits and SeedsCapsule globose, purple; seeds brown.
Scientific Name
Viola renifolia A. Gray
Common Name
kidney-leaved violet
General Description
A perennial herb that develops from a short, scaly rhizome that lacks stolons; stems leafy and erect.
Leaves
Basal, simple, heart- to kidney-shaped, 2-5.5 cm long, 2-6 cm wide, toothed, smooth or hairy; stipules lance-shaped, 3-10 mm long, toothed
Flowers
Inflorescence solitary; flowers white with purple streaks, bilaterally symmetric; sepals 5, lance-shaped,3-5 mm long; petals 5, white, beardless, 6-8 mm long, lower petal 10-15 mm long, lower 3 with purple veins;…
Inflorescence solitary; flowers white with purple streaks, bilaterally symmetric; sepals 5, lance-shaped,3-5 mm long; petals 5, white, beardless, 6-8 mm long, lower petal 10-15 mm long, lower 3 with purple veins; stamens 5, surrounding the ovary, lower two with spurs; pistils 1, ovary superior
Fruits and Seeds
Capsule globose, purple; seeds brown.
Phenology
Flowering May to June.
Notes
2n=24 (Moss, 1983). Violets tend to be edible and high in vitamins A and C; leaves and flowers are added to salads, used as potherbs, thickeners or made into teas as well as been used for jelly and soup (Johnson et…
2n=24 (Moss, 1983). Violets tend to be edible and high in vitamins A and C; leaves and flowers are added to salads, used as potherbs, thickeners or made into teas as well as been used for jelly and soup (Johnson et al., 1995). The rhizomes, fruits and seeds of some violets are poisonous causing stomach and intestinal problems, nervousness and respiratory and circulatory depression (Johnson et al., 1995). The flowers and leaves have been used in the form of a poultice as laxatives for children and to relieve coughs or lung congestion (Johnson et al., 1995).
Range/Distribution
Alberta: SW in mountain range. CAN (BC, MB, NB, NL, NS, SK, NT, NU, ON, PE, QC, YT); USA (AK, WA, ID, MT, WY, CO, SD, MN, IA, WI, MI, NY, PA, CT, RI, NH, MD, ME, VT, MA).
Citation
Page Citation for Viola renifolia A. Gray
Page Citation
"Species Details - Viola renifolia A. Gray, University of Alberta Vascular Plant Herbarium." University of Alberta Museums Search Site, https://search.museums.ualberta.ca/g/1-4089/12-107472. Accessed 07 Sep. 2024.
Specimen Information
There are 61 specimens of this Species.
12811 - Viola renifolia A. Gray
University of Alberta Vascular Plant Herbarium
Common Namekidney-leaved violet
Place CollectedNorth America: Canada, Alberta, Kenzie
Date Collected1947-08-04
40751 - Viola renifolia A. Gray
University of Alberta Vascular Plant Herbarium
Common Namekidney-leaved violet
Place CollectedNorth America: Canada, Alberta, Fort McMurray
Date Collected1970-06-26
55264 - Viola renifolia A. Gray
University of Alberta Vascular Plant Herbarium
Common Namekidney-leaved violet
Place CollectedNorth America: Canada, Alberta, Lesser Slave Lake Provincial Park, Marten River Campground
Date Collected1972-07-25
55261 - Viola renifolia A. Gray
University of Alberta Vascular Plant Herbarium
Common Namekidney-leaved violet
Place CollectedNorth America: Canada, Alberta, Marten Hills Gas Plant Road
Date Collected1971-07-16
112620 - Viola renifolia A. Gray
University of Alberta Vascular Plant Herbarium
Common Namekidney-leaved violet
Place CollectedNorth America: Canada, Alberta, Red Deer River
Date Collected2003-05-25
55405 - Viola renifolia A. Gray
University of Alberta Vascular Plant Herbarium
Common Namekidney-leaved violet
Place CollectedNorth America: Canada, Alberta, Swan Hills (town)
Date Collected1972-07-02
62139 - Viola renifolia A. Gray
University of Alberta Vascular Plant Herbarium
Common Namekidney-leaved violet
Place CollectedNorth America: Canada, Alberta, Calgary, Glenbrook
Date Collected1924-06-30
55568 - Viola renifolia A. Gray
University of Alberta Vascular Plant Herbarium
Common Namekidney-leaved violet
Place CollectedNorth America: Canada, Alberta, Gregoire Lake Provincial Park
Date Collected1975-08-25
91083 - Viola renifolia A. Gray
University of Alberta Vascular Plant Herbarium
Common Namekidney-leaved violet
Place CollectedNorth America: Canada, Alberta, Jasper National Park
Date Collected1967-07-18
12810 - Viola renifolia A. Gray
University of Alberta Vascular Plant Herbarium
Common Namekidney-leaved violet
Place CollectedNorth America: Canada, Alberta
Date Collected1949-07-15
45508 - Viola renifolia A. Gray
University of Alberta Vascular Plant Herbarium
Common Namekidney-leaved violet
Place CollectedNorth America: Canada, Alberta, Jasper National Park, Vine Creek
Date Collected1971-08-25
24175 - Viola renifolia A. Gray
University of Alberta Vascular Plant Herbarium
Common Namekidney-leaved violet
Place CollectedNorth America: Canada, Alberta, Elk Island National Park
Date Collected1964-06-09
62143 - Viola renifolia A. Gray
University of Alberta Vascular Plant Herbarium
Common Namekidney-leaved violet
Place CollectedNorth America: Canada, Alberta, Banff National Park, Cave and Basin National Historic Site
Date Collected1899-06-14
12809 - Viola renifolia A. Gray
University of Alberta Vascular Plant Herbarium
Common Namekidney-leaved violet
Place CollectedNorth America: Canada, Alberta, Keg River
Date Collected1949-07-18
24854 - Viola renifolia A. Gray
University of Alberta Vascular Plant Herbarium
Common Namekidney-leaved violet
Place CollectedNorth America: Canada, Alberta, Whitecourt
Date Collected1968-05-22
56208 - Viola renifolia A. Gray
University of Alberta Vascular Plant Herbarium
Common Namekidney-leaved violet
Place CollectedNorth America: Canada, Alberta, Rowan Lake
Date Collected1975-07-23
55263 - Viola renifolia A. Gray
University of Alberta Vascular Plant Herbarium
Common Namekidney-leaved violet
Place CollectedNorth America: Canada, Alberta, Clear Hills
Date Collected1972-06-06
21820 - Viola renifolia A. Gray
University of Alberta Vascular Plant Herbarium
Common Namekidney-leaved violet
Place CollectedNorth America: Canada, Alberta, Ellscott
Date Collected1967-05-30
84508 - Viola renifolia A. Gray
University of Alberta Vascular Plant Herbarium
Common Namekidney-leaved violet
Place CollectedNorth America: Canada, Alberta, Lesser Slave Lake Provincial Park
Date Collected1978-06-08
90990 - Viola renifolia A. Gray
University of Alberta Vascular Plant Herbarium
Common Namekidney-leaved violet
Place CollectedNorth America: Canada, Alberta, Jasper National Park, Henry House
Date Collected1967-06-29
12818 - Viola renifolia A. Gray
University of Alberta Vascular Plant Herbarium
Common Namekidney-leaved violet
Place CollectedNorth America: Canada, Alberta, Cypress Hills
Date Collected1945-06-15