Habitat: In an extremely wide range of forested to open, natural to ruderal habitats. Its natural habitats include swamp hummocks, floodplain forests, and varied mesic to dry upland forests. Common throughout Virginia.
Wildlife Value: This plant supports Fritillary butterfly larvae. Nectar from the flowers attract butterflies and bees. Members of the genus Viola supports specialized bees. Butterflies and moths use this plant as a larval host. Birds and small mammals use the seed as a food source.
Notes: It can also be abundantly weedy in lawns, fields, pastures, and many other disturbed habitats
High Value Generalist
Earth Sangha lists this plant as a "High Value Generalist" because it is easy to grow, occurs across a wide range of habitats and is known to be of high value to wildlife
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