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Leaves of Viola Atropurpurea
Viola atropurpurea

Location

High Andes Mountains, Chile

Date

13/12/2019

Description

When I came across this stunning violet in the high Andes I shouted into the sky with excitement! This was a plant that I had seen in books and never thought that I might see growing in the wild. It seems so perfect and mathematically arranged. Even more stunning, the plant has little black flowers that poke out from under the scale-like leaves. The shape of the plant helps it heat up in sun in the chilly altitudes it grows as well as protect it from bitter winds.

Photo Link

https://www.instagram.com/p/B6CER5wlbmR/

Learn More

http://www.chileflora.com/Florachilena/FloraEnglish/HighResPages/EH1672.htm
Matt Berger
Biodiversity fanatic. I find things. 12,000+ miles backpacked. Botanist. Plant, fungi and critter enthusiast
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