Bird’s Foot Violet – 5/14/25

Observer: Paul Lauenstein

Observation Date: 5/14/25

Observation Time: 4:30 p.m.

Observation Location: under power lines across the street from Ward’s Berry Farm

Common Name: Bird’s Foot Violet

Scientific Name: Viola pedata

Comments: Bird’s foot violets are perennials with five-petaled flowers that bloom from March to June. The flowers are typically blue, but can range from white to purple. They spread by sending out rhizomes. The fan-shaped leaves have three lobes which are said to resemble a bird’s foot.

More Information: US Wildflowers Database (USDA)