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Viola purpurea  Kellogg
Goosefoot violet,   Mountain violet
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© 2019 Julie Kierstead Nelson
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© 2022 Julie A. Kierstead
© 2020 Bob Sweatt
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© 2008 Steve Matson
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© 2024 Ryan O'Dell
Viola purpurea is a perennial herb that is native to California, and also found elsewhere in western North America.
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Bloom Period

Communities: Sagebrush Scrub, Yellow Pine Forest, Red Fir Forest, Lodgepole Forest, Northern Juniper Woodland
Name Status:
Accepted by JEF + PLANTS + POWO

Information about  Viola purpurea from other sources
Nursery availability from CNPLX
Commercial availability unknown.
Jepson eFlora

USDA PLANTS Profile (VIPU4)

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ID Tips on PlantID.net


Suggested Citation
Calflora: Information on California plants for education, research and conservation, with data contributed by public and private institutions and individuals. [web application]. 2025. Berkeley, California: The Calflora Database [a non-profit organization]. Available: https://www.calflora.org/   (Accessed: 01/08/2025).