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Viola ucriana


Viola di Ucria




Origin:  North-west Sicily on Mt. Pizzuta.
Family
Violaceae
Genus
Viola
Species
ucriana
Category
Perennials
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Description and Growing Information
Flowering Period
AprilMayJune
General Description
A critically endangered plant which is partially hairy with grey-green leaves and yellow flowers.
Habitat
Eroded calcareous mountain slopes in full sun.
Leaf Description
Heart or egg shaped, upper leaves are extended while the lower leaves are clumped together at the base.
Flower Description
Yellow flowers that are straight or slightly curved with a yellow-green spur.
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