Viola betonicifolia var. albescens x V. yedoensis : {Japanese Name : Ariake Noji Sumire}
Chiba / April 5, 2023 Cultivation
Chiba / April 5, 2023 Cultivation
Mating parents
Viola betonicifolia Smith var. albescens (Nakai) F.Maek. et T.Hashim. ( 2n=72 )Viola yedoensis Makino ( 2n=24 )
Scientific Name
Viola x sp.
Viola betonicifolia var. albescens x V. yedoensis
Common names
Stalk Form
Hybrid between stalkless species.
Habitat
Unconfirmed. Based on the environment in which the parents grew naturally, it is presumed to be a flat, bright field.
Distribution
Japan domestic
Japan overseas
Others
Flower
Shape
Small to medium size. The image of the petals is the intermediate shape of the parents, and the spur is clear, giving the impression of Viola inconspicua ssp. nagasakiensis. The shape is similar to Viola betonicifolia Smith var. albescens.
Color
Purple bleeds on white base. Violet stripes are strong.
Spur
White rod.
Season
General.
Stigma
Inverted triangle.
Aromatic
Others
Leaf
Shape
Long lanceolate shape intermediate between parents. Leaves have characteristics of Viola betonicifolia Smith var. albescens.
Color
Both sides are green.
Others
There are fine white hairs on both sides and on the edges of the leaves.