species 10,016 observations
California Golden Violet
Viola pedunculata
Field notes
Supports All
32
native animals
supported in the US
supported in the US
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Caterpillars
Moths and butterflies raised on it
Hydaspe Fritillary, Callippe Fritillary, Pacific Fritillary
3
-
Hosted animals
Gall makers, leaf miners and other animals living on or in it
Violet Leafmining Sawfly, Prodiplosis violicola
2
-
Plant eaters
Animals that feed on it
Ruffed Grouse, Vesper Sparrow, Brassica Leaf Miner
3
-
Flower visitors
Pollinators and other flower visitors
Propertius Duskywing, Sara Orangetip, Silvery Blue, Gray Hairstreak
24
Children
Range
Greener is more native, amber more introduced; paler is less certain. How this was decided
Key traits
- Layer
- Herbaceous plants
- Light
- Full sun
- Plant type
- Perennial Wildflower
From USDA PLANTS and the Lady Bird Johnson Wildflower Center.