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Species Details
Viola orbiculata Geyer ex Holz.
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LeavesOval to heart-shaped at base; hairless; rounded to saw-like teeth on margin; dark green; lay on ground; persist during winter (Moss, 1983). Simple leaves (Simpson, 2010). 1.5-4 cm long, 2-4 cm wide; stipules longer than wide (E-Flora BC).
FlowersPetals yellow; purple veined at base; bared on stolons (Moss, 1983). Single, axillary flowers in inflorescence; five petals; lower petal 0.5-1.5 cm long with 1-2 mm spur; lower 3 petals purplish-lines; lateral pair petals yellow-bearded; 5 sepals longer than wide (E-Flora BC). 5 stamens; 2 basal bear nectar, extend into spur; 1 pistil; 1 locule in ovary; 3 parietal placentation (Moss, 1983).
Fruits and SeedsSmooth oval capsules; brown seeds (E-Flora BC). Seeds ejected with some force (Moss, 1983).
Scientific Name
Viola orbiculata Geyer ex Holz.
Common Name
evergreen violet
General Description
A stemless, stout herb that produces stolons and yellow flowers with leaves that lay flat on the ground (Moss, 1983).
Leaves
Oval to heart-shaped at base; hairless; rounded to saw-like teeth on margin; dark green; lay on ground; persist during winter (Moss, 1983). Simple leaves (Simpson, 2010). 1.5-4 cm long, 2-4 cm wide; stipules longer than…
Oval to heart-shaped at base; hairless; rounded to saw-like teeth on margin; dark green; lay on ground; persist during winter (Moss, 1983). Simple leaves (Simpson, 2010). 1.5-4 cm long, 2-4 cm wide; stipules longer than wide (E-Flora BC).
Flowers
Petals yellow; purple veined at base; bared on stolons (Moss, 1983). Single, axillary flowers in inflorescence; five petals; lower petal 0.5-1.5 cm long with 1-2 mm spur; lower 3 petals purplish-lines; lateral pair…
Petals yellow; purple veined at base; bared on stolons (Moss, 1983). Single, axillary flowers in inflorescence; five petals; lower petal 0.5-1.5 cm long with 1-2 mm spur; lower 3 petals purplish-lines; lateral pair petals yellow-bearded; 5 sepals longer than wide (E-Flora BC). 5 stamens; 2 basal bear nectar, extend into spur; 1 pistil; 1 locule in ovary; 3 parietal placentation (Moss, 1983).
Fruits and Seeds
Smooth oval capsules; brown seeds (E-Flora BC). Seeds ejected with some force (Moss, 1983).
Phenology
Early spring (Turner, 2013).
Notes
2n=24; the rootstock is erect and contains old petiole bases; produces the stolons (Moss, 1983). Distinguishable from other species in the family by lack of stem and leaves lying flat on ground (Johnson et al., 1995).…
2n=24; the rootstock is erect and contains old petiole bases; produces the stolons (Moss, 1983). Distinguishable from other species in the family by lack of stem and leaves lying flat on ground (Johnson et al., 1995). Violets tend to be edible and high in vitamins A and C; leaves and flowers are added to salads, used at 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 edge along foothills (Canadensys). CAN (BC); USA (WA, OR, ID, MT, WY) (USDA).
Citation
Page Citation for Viola orbiculata Geyer ex Holz.
Page Citation
"Species Details - Viola orbiculata Geyer ex Holz., University of Alberta Vascular Plant Herbarium." University of Alberta Museums Search Site, https://search.museums.ualberta.ca/g/1-8386/12-161151. Accessed 08 Jan. 2025.
Specimen Information
There are 47 specimens of this Species.
115795 - Viola orbiculata Geyer ex Holz.
University of Alberta Vascular Plant Herbarium
Common Nameevergreen violet
Place CollectedNorth America: Canada, Alberta, Willmore Wilderness Park, Cote Creek
Date Collected1976-08-03
118908 - Viola orbiculata Geyer ex Holz.
University of Alberta Vascular Plant Herbarium
Common Nameevergreen violet
Place CollectedNorth America: Canada, Alberta, Burns Lake
Date Collected1967-06-27
122390 - Viola orbiculata Geyer ex Holz.
University of Alberta Vascular Plant Herbarium
Common Nameevergreen violet
Place CollectedNorth America: Canada, British Columbia, Grouse Mountain
Date Collected1929-07-07
122788 - Viola orbiculata Geyer ex Holz.
University of Alberta Vascular Plant Herbarium
Common Nameevergreen violet
Place CollectedNorth America: Canada, Alberta, Waterton Lakes National Park, Waterton Lakes
Date Collected1943-07-05
130615 - Viola orbiculata Geyer ex Holz.
University of Alberta Vascular Plant Herbarium
Common Nameevergreen violet
Place CollectedNorth America: Canada, Alberta, Grizzly Creek
Date Collected1980-07-05
130616 - Viola orbiculata Geyer ex Holz.
University of Alberta Vascular Plant Herbarium
Common Nameevergreen violet
Place CollectedNorth America: Canada, Alberta, Beehive Ecological Reserve
Date Collected1981-07-17
129070 - Viola orbiculata Geyer ex Holz.
University of Alberta Vascular Plant Herbarium
Common Nameevergreen violet
Place CollectedNorth America: Canada, British Columbia, No Name Creek
Date Collected1983-06-29
131566 - Viola orbiculata Geyer ex Holz.
University of Alberta Vascular Plant Herbarium
Common Nameevergreen violet
Place CollectedNorth America: Canada, Alberta, Jasper National Park, Mount Edith Cavell
Date Collected1971-07-22
62291 - Viola orbiculata Geyer ex Holz.
University of Alberta Vascular Plant Herbarium
Common Nameevergreen violet
Place CollectedNorth America: Canada, Alberta, Waterton Lakes National Park, Cameron Lake
Date Collected1951-06-17
12798 - Viola orbiculata Geyer ex Holz.; Viola orbiculata Geyer ex Holz.
University of Alberta Vascular Plant Herbarium
Common Nameevergreen violet; evergreen violet
Place CollectedNorth America: Canada, Alberta, Castle River
Date Collected1944-08-27
103244 - Viola orbiculata Geyer ex Holz.
University of Alberta Vascular Plant Herbarium
Common Nameevergreen violet
Place CollectedNorth America: Canada, Alberta, Waterton Lakes National Park
Date Collected1981-05-22
103250 - Viola orbiculata Geyer ex Holz.
University of Alberta Vascular Plant Herbarium
Common Nameevergreen violet
Place CollectedNorth America: Canada, Alberta, Waterton Lakes National Park
Date Collected1981-06-23
103249 - Viola orbiculata Geyer ex Holz.
University of Alberta Vascular Plant Herbarium
Common Nameevergreen violet
Place CollectedNorth America: Canada, Alberta, Waterton Lakes National Park
Date Collected1981-06-23
103248 - Viola orbiculata Geyer ex Holz.
University of Alberta Vascular Plant Herbarium
Common Nameevergreen violet
Place CollectedNorth America: Canada, Alberta, Waterton Lakes National Park, Cameron Lake
Date Collected1981-06-23
103247 - Viola orbiculata Geyer ex Holz.
University of Alberta Vascular Plant Herbarium
Common Nameevergreen violet
Place CollectedNorth America: Canada, Alberta, Waterton Lakes National Park, Cameron Lake
Date Collected1981-06-23
62290 - Viola orbiculata Geyer ex Holz.
University of Alberta Vascular Plant Herbarium
Common Nameevergreen violet
Place CollectedNorth America: Canada, Alberta, Waterton Lakes National Park, Cameron Lake
Date Collected1941-06-04
12795 - Viola orbiculata Geyer ex Holz.
University of Alberta Vascular Plant Herbarium
Common Nameevergreen violet
Place CollectedNorth America: Canada, Alberta, Banff National Park, Simpson Pass
Date Collected1916-07-26
62287 - Viola orbiculata Geyer ex Holz.
University of Alberta Vascular Plant Herbarium
Common Nameevergreen violet
Place CollectedNorth America: Canada, Alberta, Banff National Park, Bow Pass
Date Collected1941-06-16
62286 - Viola orbiculata Geyer ex Holz.
University of Alberta Vascular Plant Herbarium
Common Nameevergreen violet
Place CollectedNorth America: Canada, Alberta, Waterton Lakes National Park
Date Collected1942-05-19
62289 - Viola orbiculata Geyer ex Holz.
University of Alberta Vascular Plant Herbarium
Common Nameevergreen violet
Place CollectedNorth America: Canada, Alberta, Banff National Park, Moraine Lake
Date Collected1942-06-18
79633 - Viola orbiculata Geyer ex Holz.
University of Alberta Vascular Plant Herbarium
Common Nameevergreen violet
Place CollectedNorth America: Canada, Alberta, Kananaskis Country, Peter Lougheed Provincial Park, Mount Kent
Date Collected1977-05-25