Viola hirtipes S.Moore x V. mandshurica W.Becker : {Aruga Sumire}
Variety
Form
Viola hirtipes S.Moore f. rhodovenia (Nakai) Hiyama ex F.Maek. x V. mandshurica W.Becker : {Tishio Aruga Sumire}
Synonym
Origin
Common names
Stalk Form
(Mating parents) The individual leaves and flowering stalks emerge directly from the rootstock.
Habitat
Found in alpine meadows. There is information that "there are relatively many opportunities."
Distribution
Japan domestic
Japan overseas
Others
Flower
Shape
Large size. Color and shape is close to Viola hirtipes.
Color
Dark purple-red or dark purple petals. The side valve is hairy (white). It is presumed that it depends on which of the parents is closer to the appearance.
Spur
Cylindrical and dark purple.
Season
Late May.
Stigma
Inverted triangle.
Aromatic
No fragrance.
Others
There is long white hair on the side valve.
Leaf
Shape
Generally oblong lanceolate shape close to Viola mandshurica.
Color
Both surfaces are bright green. It has short hair on the surface and has a soft impression and is slightly whitish. The back side may be tinged with purple.
Others
Short hairs are often densely grown on the front and back, but it is said that some individuals are almost hairless. Short hairs grow densely on the petioles.
Characteristics of roots
Endangered Information
Type Specimen
Chromosome Number
Reference Information
Others
Sterility. Mr. Hama and Mr. Kosaka found them in Nagano in 1956.