Violaceae
Viola hallii

Hall's Violet

Clusters of short stems. Leaves divided into sharp narrow leaflets. Upper 2 petals are smaller than the others, burgundy. Lower 3 petals creamy yellow to white, with maroon veins and yellow bases. Grows in rocky places, including serpentine, from chaparral to grasslands, at low to mid elevations.

  • Rarity: Locally Common
  • Flowering Time: Early Spring
  • Life Cycle: Perennial
  • Height: 2--9 inches
  • Habitat: Meadow, West-Side Forest
  • Found In: Siskiyous, Willamette Valley
  • Native: Yes