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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.
21823 - Viola renifolia A. Gray
University of Alberta Vascular Plant Herbarium
Common Namekidney-leaved violet
Place CollectedNorth America: Canada, Alberta, Lac La Biche, Big Island
Date Collected1967-06-01
61310 - Viola renifolia A. Gray
University of Alberta Vascular Plant Herbarium
Common Namekidney-leaved violet
Place CollectedNorth America: Canada, Alberta, Fort Saskatchewan
Date Collected1947-05-18
28775 - Viola renifolia A. Gray
University of Alberta Vascular Plant Herbarium
Common Namekidney-leaved violet
Place CollectedNorth America: Canada, Alberta, Fairfax Lake
Date Collected1968-06-14
12816 - Viola renifolia A. Gray
University of Alberta Vascular Plant Herbarium
Common Namekidney-leaved violet
Place CollectedNorth America: Canada, Alberta, Ellerslie
Date Collected1927-05-27
96702 - Viola renifolia A. Gray
University of Alberta Vascular Plant Herbarium
Common Namekidney-leaved violet
Place CollectedNorth America: United States, Alaska, Yukon-Koyukuk, Mount Healy
Date Collected1986-06-15
75640 - Viola renifolia A. Gray
University of Alberta Vascular Plant Herbarium
Common Namekidney-leaved violet
Place CollectedNorth America: Canada, Alberta, Cardinal Lake
Date Collected1977-05-16
94289 - Viola renifolia A. Gray
University of Alberta Vascular Plant Herbarium
Common Namekidney-leaved violet
Place CollectedNorth America: Canada, Alberta, Hondo
Date Collected1987-07-18
55266 - Viola renifolia A. Gray
University of Alberta Vascular Plant Herbarium
Common Namekidney-leaved violet
Place CollectedNorth America: Canada, Alberta, McMurray Highway
Date Collected1971-07-01
12819 - Viola renifolia A. Gray
University of Alberta Vascular Plant Herbarium
Common Namekidney-leaved violet
Place CollectedNorth America: Canada, British Columbia, Fort Nelson
Date Collected1955-06-09
54607 - Viola renifolia A. Gray
University of Alberta Vascular Plant Herbarium
Common Namekidney-leaved violet
Place CollectedNorth America: Canada, British Columbia, Mount Fernie
Date Collected1971-06-04
106381 - Viola renifolia A. Gray
University of Alberta Vascular Plant Herbarium
Common Namekidney-leaved violet
Place CollectedNorth America: Canada, Saskatchewan, Waskesiu Lake
Date Collected1997-07-12
117469 - Viola renifolia A. Gray
University of Alberta Vascular Plant Herbarium
Common Namekidney-leaved violet
Place CollectedNorth America: Canada, Saskatchewan, Waskesiu Lake, Narrows Camprgound
Date Collected1969-05-19
117470 - Viola renifolia A. Gray
University of Alberta Vascular Plant Herbarium
Common Namekidney-leaved violet
Place CollectedNorth America: Canada, Saskatchewan, Whiteswan Lakes
Date Collected1968-06-11
103253 - Viola renifolia A. Gray
University of Alberta Vascular Plant Herbarium
Common Namekidney-leaved violet
Place CollectedNorth America: Canada, British Columbia, Kettle River
Date Collected1981-05-24
117471 - Viola renifolia A. Gray
University of Alberta Vascular Plant Herbarium
Common Namekidney-leaved violet
Place CollectedNorth America: Canada, Saskatchewan, Candle Lake
Date Collected1968-06-13
140794 - Viola renifolia A. Gray
University of Alberta Vascular Plant Herbarium
Common Namekidney-leaved violet
Place CollectedNorth America: Canada, Alberta, Gregoire Lake Provincial Park
Date Collected1975-09-01
141088 - Viola renifolia A. Gray
University of Alberta Vascular Plant Herbarium
Common Namekidney-leaved violet
Place CollectedNorth America: Canada, Alberta, Janvier 194
Date Collected2016-06-10
142990 - Viola renifolia A. Gray
University of Alberta Vascular Plant Herbarium
Common Namekidney-leaved violet
Place CollectedNorth America: Canada, Alberta, Hoople Lake
Date Collected2020-05-30
143951 - Viola renifolia A. Gray
University of Alberta Vascular Plant Herbarium
Common Namekidney-leaved violet
Place CollectedNorth America: Canada, Alberta, Wylie Lake
Date Collected1983-07-03