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Family: |
Violaceae |
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Scientific Name: |
Viola magellensis Porta & Rigo ex Strobl |
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Description: |
Perennial plant with creeping trunk and small
ovate-lanceolate leaves. Its flower is purple-liliaceous. |
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Ecology: |
It can be found between 2000 and 2800 meters. It
colonizes the high-altitude calcareous crushed stones and
gravelled pastures. |
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Flowering: |
It flowers between May and August. |
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Interest: |
As can be guessed from its name, it is an
endemic species of Majella, Gran Sasso and Monte Vettore.
Protected species in conformity with L. R. 45/79 of Regione
Abruzzo. Rare species according to the Red List of Italian
Plants. |
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Presence In the Park: |
It can be found on Majella in Val Cannella, on
Monte Focalone, Valle di Femmina Morta (Dead Female Valley) and
Monte Amaro. |
