Viola suavisM.Bieb. Akgöz menekşe (in Turkish)

Viola suavisM.Bieb. - Akgöz menekşe (in Turkish)

Scientific Description:

Differs from Viola odorata L. in its broadly lanceolate, distinctly fimbriate stipules, ovate-cordate leaves, and light blue-violet flowers with a white centre. Stolons mostly underground.

 

Flowering time: April–May

Habitat: Open in shady places and in forest.

 

Reference:

Coode MJE & Cullen J (1965). Viola suavis Bieb., In: Davis PH (ed.), Flora of Turkey and the East Aegean Islands, Edinburgh University Press, Edinburgh, 1: 526.

Public Description:

Viola suavis, commonly known as “akgöz menekşe” in Turkish, is native to Türkiye and Europe. It is a perennial herb with light blue-violet flowers, and grows up to 12 cm in length. It blooms between April and May and is found often in shady places.

 

References:

Dinç M (2012).Viola L., In: Güner, A., Aslan, S., Ekim, T., Vural, M. & Babaç, M.T. (eds.), Türkiye Bitkileri Listesi (Damarlı Bitkiler). Nezahat Gökyiğit Botanik Bahçesi ve Flora Araştırmaları Derneği Yayını. İstanbul, pp.882–884.

Coode MJE & Cullen J (1965). Viola suavis Bieb., In: Davis PH (ed.), Flora of Turkey and the East Aegean Islands, Edinburgh University Press, Edinburgh, 1: 526.