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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/1-4089/12-161493. Accessed 08 Nov. 2024.
Specimen Information
There are 61 specimens of this Species.
112634 - Viola renifolia A. Gray
University of Alberta Vascular Plant Herbarium
Common Namekidney-leaved violet
Place CollectedNorth America: Canada, Alberta, Marigold Lake
Date Collected1976-06-05
115796 - Viola renifolia A. Gray
University of Alberta Vascular Plant Herbarium
Common Namekidney-leaved violet
Place CollectedNorth America: Canada, Alberta, Willmore Wilderness Park, Cote Creek
Date Collected1976-08-04
117814 - Viola renifolia A. Gray
University of Alberta Vascular Plant Herbarium
Common Namekidney-leaved violet
Place CollectedNorth America: Canada, Alberta, Rose Creek Educational Forest
Date Collected2007-05-25
117904 - Viola renifolia A. Gray
University of Alberta Vascular Plant Herbarium
Common Namekidney-leaved violet
Place CollectedNorth America: Canada, Alberta, Coal Valley
Date Collected1988-05-25
121557 - Viola renifolia A. Gray
University of Alberta Vascular Plant Herbarium
Common Namekidney-leaved violet
Place CollectedNorth America: Canada, Alberta, Coyote Lake Nature Sanctuary
Date Collected2009-05-22
121556 - Viola renifolia A. Gray
University of Alberta Vascular Plant Herbarium
Common Namekidney-leaved violet
Place CollectedNorth America: Canada, Alberta, Coyote Lake Nature Sanctuary
Date Collected2009-05-27
121652 - Viola renifolia A. Gray
University of Alberta Vascular Plant Herbarium
Common Namekidney-leaved violet
Place CollectedNorth America: Canada, Northwest Territories, Heart Lake
Date Collected1972-06-05
122790 - Viola renifolia A. Gray
University of Alberta Vascular Plant Herbarium
Common Namekidney-leaved violet
Place CollectedNorth America: Canada, Alberta, Nordegg
Date Collected1959-06-06
123616 - Viola renifolia A. Gray
University of Alberta Vascular Plant Herbarium
Common Namekidney-leaved violet
Place CollectedNorth America: Canada, Alberta, Meanook National Wildlife Area
Date Collected2004-06-12
124496 - Viola renifolia A. Gray
University of Alberta Vascular Plant Herbarium
Common Namekidney-leaved violet
Place CollectedNorth America: Canada, Alberta, Kakwa Wildland Provincial Park
Date Collected2006-07-26
130629 - Viola renifolia A. Gray
University of Alberta Vascular Plant Herbarium
Common Namekidney-leaved violet
Place CollectedNorth America: Canada, Alberta, McGregor Lake
Date Collected1981-06-25
130630 - Viola renifolia A. Gray
University of Alberta Vascular Plant Herbarium
Common Namekidney-leaved violet
Place CollectedNorth America: Canada, Alberta, Cameron Hills
Date Collected1982-08-07
135462 - Viola renifolia A. Gray
University of Alberta Vascular Plant Herbarium
Common Namekidney-leaved violet
Place CollectedNorth America: Canada, Alberta, Keg River, Keg River Lookout Tower
Date Collected1984-06-21
135866 - Viola renifolia A. Gray
University of Alberta Vascular Plant Herbarium
Common Namekidney-leaved violet
Place CollectedNorth America: Canada, Alberta, Coyote Lake Nature Sanctuary
Date Collected2009-08-25
55262 - Viola renifolia A. Gray
University of Alberta Vascular Plant Herbarium
Common Namekidney-leaved violet
Place CollectedNorth America: Canada, Alberta, Whitecourt Mountain
Date Collected1971-05-21
27818 - Viola renifolia A. Gray
University of Alberta Vascular Plant Herbarium
Common Namekidney-leaved violet
Place CollectedNorth America: Canada, Alberta, William A. Switzer Provincial Park, Jarvis Lake
Date Collected1968-06-17
12813 - Viola renifolia A. Gray
University of Alberta Vascular Plant Herbarium
Common Namekidney-leaved violet
Place CollectedNorth America: Canada, Alberta, Fort Saskatchewan
Date Collected1937-05-19
12814 - Viola renifolia A. Gray
University of Alberta Vascular Plant Herbarium
Common Namekidney-leaved violet
Place CollectedNorth America: Canada, Alberta, Battle River
Date Collected1931-07-16
30526 - Viola renifolia A. Gray
University of Alberta Vascular Plant Herbarium
Common Namekidney-leaved violet
Place CollectedNorth America: Canada, Alberta, Fox Creek
Date Collected1970-09-04
12817 - Viola renifolia A. Gray
University of Alberta Vascular Plant Herbarium
Common Namekidney-leaved violet
Place CollectedNorth America: Canada, Alberta, Edmonton
Date Collected1935-05-26
41966 - Viola renifolia A. Gray
University of Alberta Vascular Plant Herbarium
Common Namekidney-leaved violet
Place CollectedNorth America: Canada, Alberta, Beaver River
Date Collected1970-06-24/1970-06-26