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Violet Suksdorfia - Suksdorfia violacea
Native Species
Global Rank:
G4G5
State Rank:
S3S4
(see State Rank Reason below)
C-value:
8
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Numerous collections at MONTU from Sanders, Flathead, Glacier, Lincoln, Lewis & Clark, Ravalli, Missoula counties.
Most populations are small. Grows in low-elevation habitats, often in habitats that are not secure, such as on rock faces along trails. Many of the collections at MONTU are old (>20 years).
General Description
Stems weak, prostrate to ascending, 10–30 cm. Leaves 5- to 7-lobed; basal leaves 1–3 cm wide; upper leaves with lobed stipules. Flowers: sepals linear-lanceolate, 1–3 mm long; petals violet (white), 5–9 mm long, nearly erect. Capsule 4–6 mm long (
Lesica et al. 2012. Manual of Montana Vascular Plants. BRIT Press. Fort Worth, TX).
Species Range
Montana Range
Range Descriptions
Native
Range Comments
BC, AB south to OR, ID and MT (Lesica et al. 2012. Manual of Montana Vascular Plants. BRIT Press. Fort Worth, TX).
Observations in Montana Natural Heritage Program Database
Number of Observations: 5
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References
- Literature Cited AboveLegend:
View Online Publication- Lesica, P., M.T. Lavin, and P.F. Stickney. 2012. Manual of Montana Vascular Plants. Fort Worth, TX: BRIT Press. viii + 771 p.
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Lesica, P., M.T. Lavin, and P.F. Stickney. 2022. Manual of Montana Vascular Plants, Second Edition. Fort Worth, TX: BRIT Press. viii + 779 p.
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