Viola palmata Palmate violet (Violaceae)

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Viola palmata
Palmate violet
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The Viola palmata plant species is found in Eastern N. America - W. Massachusetts to Minnesota, south to N. Georgia. It is a member of the Violaceae family. Common gardeners may know the plant as Palmate violet.

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Latin Name:  Viola palmata
Common Name:  Palmate violet
Family:  Violaceae
Author:  L.

Known Hazards:  None known

Mature Height:  0.12   Mature Width:  0.2

Habitat:  Rich deciduous woods, shaded calcareous ledges etc[43].

Cultivation Notes: Prefers a dry soil[188]. Prefers a cool moist well-drained humus-rich soil in partial or dappled shade and protection from scorching winds. Tolerates sandstone and limestone soils[200]. Self-sows freely[188]. All members of this genus have more or less edible leaves and flower buds, though those species with yellow flowers can cause diarrhoea if eaten in large quantities[62, 85, 159].

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