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Yellow Violet

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description Yellow Violet Overview

A woodland violet native to eastern North America, one of the few violet species to produce yellow flowers in deciduous forest understories.

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What species is commonly called the yellow violet?

One woodland yellow violet is Viola pubescens, also called the downy yellow violet or yellow forest violet. It is a native perennial of eastern and central North American woodland habitats.

Where does the yellow violet grow?

It grows in deciduous forests, rich woods, streamside areas, and sometimes meadows. The plant generally prefers part shade and loose soil containing organic matter.

When does Viola pubescens flower?

In much of its range, flowering occurs during spring and can continue into early summer. The flowers are yellow and may show darker guide markings that help direct pollinators toward the nectar.

How tall is the yellow violet?

Viola pubescens is a small woodland wildflower rather than a tall garden plant, commonly reaching roughly 10 to 40 centimetres. Its leaves and flowers arise close to the forest floor, where it benefits from spring light before the canopy closes.

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