species 5,137 observations
Missouri Violet
Viola missouriensis
Field notes
Viola missouriensis, the Missouri violet, is a species of flowering plant in the family Violaceae, native to the central United States. An annual or perennial plant, it can reach up to 15 cm (6 in), and have lavender, purple, or (occasionally) white flowers.
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native animals
supported in the US
supported in the US
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Caterpillars
Moths and butterflies raised on it
Beggar Moth, Waterlily Leafcutter Moth, Meadow Fritillary, Orange Beggar
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Specialist bees
Bees whose young are raised on the pollen of it
Violet Miner
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Hosted animals
Gall makers, leaf miners and other animals living on or in it
Liriomyza violivora, Violet Leafmining Sawfly
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Plant eaters
Animals that feed on it
Ruffed Grouse, Wild Turkey, Vesper Sparrow
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Flower visitors
Pollinators and other flower visitors
Golden Northern Bumble Bee, Mustard White, Bufflehead Mason Bee, Two-spotted Bumble Bee
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Range
Greener is more native, amber more introduced; paler is less certain. How this was decided
Key traits
- Layer
- Herbaceous plants
- Light
- Part shade Full shade
- Moisture
- Moist
- Water use
- Medium
- Drought tolerant
- No
- Plant type
- Annual Perennial Wildflower
From the Lady Bird Johnson Wildflower Center and USDA PLANTS.