Viola arborescens

Viola arborescens

Viola arborescens is a West Mediterranean Veilchenart with thermo- Mediterranean climate claims. The French common name for Viola arborescens is " Violet ligneuse ". The scientific name as well as the French common name describing so the main aspect that this type lignified.

Description

This is a shrub that reaches heights of growth of about 10 to 20 cm. The leaves are 50 mm long, with stipules. The zygomorphic flowers are about 15 mm wide and are bright purple or white.

Distribution area

In the thermo- Mediterranean coastal region of the western Mediterranean area, mostly near the coast. Often this type can be found on coastal rocks.

Confusion

The Viola arborescens offered as ornamental plants is usually not to Viola arborescens but the High Violet (Viola elatior ).