Violaceae

Viola langsdorfii

Alaska Violet

Basal cluster of heart-shaped leaves below leafless, upright, white to light green flower stem bearing a single lavender flower. The upper 2 petals are shorter than the 2 white-bearded side petals. The lower petal has a small yellow patch at the base. The 3 lowest petals have purple veins. Spur has a short upturned pouch. Grows in moist places, bogs, talus, scree, at low to high elevations.

• Rarity: Uncommon
• Flowering Time: Early Summer
• Life Cycle: Perennial
• Height: to 6 inches
• Habitat: Coastal, Meadow, Subalpine, Bog/Fen/Wetland
• Found In: N Cascades Np, Olympic Np, Mt. Rainier Np
• Native: Yes