Viola pinetorum var. grisea
J. Bot. Res. Inst. Texas 5: 633. 2011.
Common names: Gray-leaved violet
Endemic
Basionym: Viola purpurea var. grisea unknown
Synonyms: V. pinetorum subsp. grisea (Jepson) R. J. Little
Treatment appears in FNA Volume 6. Treatment on page 145.
Revision as of 21:44, 26 July 2019 by FNA>Volume Importer
Plants 3–7(–9) cm, usually cespitose. Stems canescent to gray-tomentose. Leaves: basal: petiole 2.3–5.5(–7.5) cm; blade usually not purple-tinted abaxially, usually linear to narrowly lanceolate, sometimes oblanceolate or obovate, 1.7–4 × 0.3–1 cm, margins irregularly serrate or lacerate, surfaces canescent, sometimes appearing gray-tomentose; cauline similar to basal except: petiole 0.9–4.4 cm, canescent; blade 1.5–4 × 0.3–0.5(–0.9) cm. Peduncles 2.9–6(–7) cm. Flowers: lowest petal 5–9 mm.
Phenology: Flowering Jun–Jul.
Habitat: Montane slopes and peaks, often in moist, eroding soil, alpine zones
Elevation: 2000–3100 m
Discussion
Selected References
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Lower Taxa
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