Viola hirtipes x patrinii "Violet Chamber of Flower Photo Gallery" (Internet Guide)

Mating parents		Viola hirtipes S. Moore ( 2n=24 ) Viola patrinii DC. ex Ging. ( 2n=24 )
Scientific Name		Viola x sp. Viola hirtipes S. Moore x V. patrinii DC.
Common names
Stalk Form		Hybrids between stemless species.
Habitat		Sunny and bright mountainous field or plateau area.
Distribution	Japan domestic
	Japan overseas
	Others
Flower	Shape	Middle or large size flower similar to Viola hirtipes. White hair often grows densely on the side valve.
	Color	There are changes in flowers that are almost white, flowers that have a bluish-purple blur, and flowers that have purple stripes. It is a common feature that the back of the upper valve shows a strong magenta color.
	Spur
	Season	Late May to mid-June.
	Stigma
	Aromatic
	Others
Leaf	Shape	Shows the intermediate characteristics of the parents. Become a long triangular shape.
	Color	Basically both sides are green. However, the changes are large depending on the characteristics of the hybrid parent.
	Others
Characteristics of roots
Endangered Information
Type Specimen		It is said that Mr. S.Suzuki found it at Yashigamine (Kirigamine area, Nagano Prefecture, 1978).
Chromosome Number
Reference Information
Others		The name "Kowashimizu" is derived from the name of the place where Mr. S. Suzuki first discovered it (Kirigamine area, Nagano Prefecture, 1975). However, it turned out that it was a mistake, later. Sterile.