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Search Term(s): Viola sagittata   (1 record found)

VIOLACEAE
Violet Family
Viola sagittata  (arrowhead violet)   
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Synonym
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Carex Section
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Meaning of Scientific Name
Viola: classical name for the genus; sagittata: arrow-shaped
Native Plant
Yes
Life Form
Perennial Herb
Phenology (Flowering Period)
April-May
Physiographic Province
☑ Piedmont
☑ Coastal Plain

County Distribution
☑ New Castle
☑ Kent
☑ Sussex

Habitat
Open and semi-open areas with well-drained soils, and serpentine soils of the Piedmont
State Status
Uncertain
Piedmont Status
Uncertain
Coastal Plain Status
Uncertain
Global Rank
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Federal Status
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Geographic Affinity
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Species at Limit of Distribution
☐ Northern
☐ Southern

North American Distribution (Non-indigenous Species)
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Coefficient of Conservatism
5
Invasive
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Invasive Watchlist
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Global Origin (Non-native Species)
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Wildlife Values
The nectar and/or pollen of the flowers attract honeybees, bumblebees, long-horned bees, mason bees, ants, bee flies, butterflies, and skippers. The foliage is eaten by the larvae of various butterflies, and miscellaneous moths. Nutrient rich elaiosomes on seeds are eaten by ants, as a result, ants help to disperse seed through the forest.
Medicinal Properties
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ID Notes
Blades of V. sagittata are nearly glabrous and the basal teeth are very coarse and well developed.
Additional Info
Species is closely related to V. fimbriatula.
Habitats in which this plant occurs
Early Successional Herbaceous Upland Habitats (Piedmont Native Grassland)
Serpentine Grasslands
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