Taebaek violet is a white-flowered violet from Korea and nearby parts of northern China and the Russian Far East. Its leaves are simple and unlobed, which sets it apart from its close relatives with deeply cut leaves. It isn't native to the United States.
Appearance
- Growth form
- A stemless violet: leaves and flower stalks rise straight from the base.
- Leaves
- Simple, unlobed leaves with shallow, even teeth along the edges.
- Flowers
- Large, showy white flowers.
Where it lives
- Typical habitats
- mountains
- Range
- Widespread on the Korean Peninsula, and also found in northern China and the Russian Far East.
Conservation
- IUCN Red List
- NENot EvaluatedNot yet assessed
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