Viola gracilis, also known as the Olympian violet,[2] is a species of flowering plant within the family Violaceae.[3]
Viola gracilis is a perennial species, which grows to form dense mats. Leaves are ovate to oblong and range from 2–3 cm long.[4] Plants possess decumbent based stems,[5] which can range from 5–30 cm long.[4] Plants flower between May and August. Flowers can be yellow or violet in colour, but never bicoloured.[4] The spur of the flower is 6-7mm and can be straight or slightly curved. Stipules have oblanceolate, spathulate lobes.[4]
Viola gracilis is native to Europe where it can be found in the countries of Albania, Bulgaria, Yugoslavia and Turkey. Turkish populations are only present in western Turkey.[1]
Viola gracilis grows in grassy mountain woodlands and alpine meadows.[4] It can also be found growing amongst rocks.[5] It has been recorded growing at altitudes ranging from 1250 to 2000 meters above sea level.[4]
Data related to Viola gracilis at Wikispecies
Viola gracilis, also known as the Olympian violet, is a species of flowering plant within the family Violaceae.
