Viola ucriana (Viola di Ucria)


Botanical Information

FamilyViolaceae
GenusViola
Speciesucriana
CategoryPerennials
OriginNorth-west Sicily on Mt. Pizzuta.

Details

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Flowering PeriodApril, May, June

Description and Growing Information

General DescriptionA critically endangered plant which is partially hairy with grey-green leaves and yellow flowers.
HabitatEroded calcareous mountain slopes in full sun.
Leaf DescriptionHeart or egg shaped, upper leaves are extended while the lower leaves are clumped together at the base.
Flower DescriptionYellow flowers that are straight or slightly curved with a yellow-green spur.

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