Viola tripartita | |
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Scientific classification | |
Kingdom: | Plantae |
Clade: | Tracheophytes |
Clade: | Angiosperms |
Clade: | Eudicots |
Clade: | Rosids |
Order: | Malpighiales |
Family: | Violaceae |
Genus: | Viola |
Species: | V. tripartita
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Binomial name | |
Viola tripartita Elliott
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Viola tripartita is a species of violet known by the common name threepart violet. [1] It is native to Eastern North America, being primarily found in the Southern Appalachian Mountains. Its preferred habitat is rich, mesic forests over calcareous rocks. It is a small perennial herb that has yellow flowers in the spring. [2] It is distinguished from other caulescent yellow violets native to the area by having leaves that are wider than long which have a cuneate base.