Mating parents Viola chaerophylloides (Regal) W. Beckerf. sieboldiana (Maxim.) F.Maek. et Hashimoto ( 2n=24 ) Viola yezoensis Maxim. ( 2n=24 ) Scientific Name Type species Viola x chinoi F.Maek. ex T.Hashim. : {Suwa Kikuba Sumire} in Index Violets Jap.: 12 (1967) & Violets Jap.: 166 (1967) Variety Form Viola x chinoi F.Maek. ex T.Hashim. f. sordida Hama : {Haguro Suwa Kikuba Sumire} in Violets Jap.: 166 (1967) Synonym Origin chinoi : It is a name originating in a name of a person. cf.: Mr. M. Chino (Collector) Common names Stalk Form Hybrids between stemless species. Habitat The damp place which becomes half-day shades. Distribution Japan domestic Japan overseas Others Flower Shape Middle or large size. Color Generally, the color of a flower is purplish red from thinner red. A petal has a clear purple line. It is rich in variation. Spur Cylindrical. Season Stigma Pointed shape. Aromatic Others Leaf Shape It is a lancet arch or an egg-shaped lancet arch. There is irregular jaggedness including the sharpness. Color Generally green. As for "Variegation", deep blackish brown. Others Characteristics of roots Endangered Information Type Specimen Reference Information Others Mr. M. Chino found it in Karasawayama (Suwa City, Nagano Prefecture), and in 1922, Dr. G. Koidzumi announced it. Generally the seed does not grow, but rarely grows. Seeds are laege black.