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  8. Dog Violets
  9. Appalachian Violet

species 81 observations

Appalachian Violet

Viola appalachiensis

Status
native
Traits
Where
In the US
Source
iNaturalist

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47 native animals
supported in the US
  • Caterpillars Moths and butterflies raised on it Beggar Moth, Atlantis Fritillary, Waterlily Leafcutter Moth, Meadow Fritillary 4
  • Hosted animals Gall makers, leaf miners and other animals living on or in it Liriomyza violivora, Violet Leafmining Sawfly 2
  • Plant eaters Animals that feed on it Ruffed Grouse, Wild Turkey, Vesper Sparrow 3
  • Flower visitors Pollinators and other flower visitors Two-spotted Bumble Bee, Common Eastern Bumble Bee, Brown-belted Bumble Bee, Greater Bee Fly 38

Range

United States

Greener is more native, amber more introduced; paler is less certain. How this was decided

Key traits

Layer
Herbaceous plants
Plant type
Perennial Wildflower

From USDA PLANTS.

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