Stream Violet | Viola glabella - Benton Soil And Water Conservation District

Stream Violet | Viola glabella

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A low-growing perennial with heart-shaped leaves, dainty five-petaled yellow flowers, lower three petals with dark veins. Often found in forest understories near streams.

Plant Details

Habitats	Riparian Forests, Mixed Hardwood-Conifer Forest or Woodland
Habitat Notes	Commonly found along streams
Phenology	Perennial; flowering March-August
Mature Height	Up to 6 inches
Shade Preference	Shade, part sun
Soil Tolerance	Moist/wet soils
Special Uses	Attracts insects; ornamental

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A lush green riparian forest with tall red alder trees and a rocky stream running through it.

Riparian Forests

Riparian areas are defined by NRCS as ecosystems that occur along waterways and water bodies. They serve as the transition between aquatic and terrestrial zones.

A dense forest with tall trees and lush green undergrowth.

Mixed Hardwood-Conifer Forest or Woodland

Mixed hardwoods and conifers characterize this habitat which is widespread in western Oregon in the medium elevations of the hills of the Coast Range. Precipitation is higher in this habitat than in…

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