Purple dogtooth violet

Setaria viridis form. misera

Flower name
Purple dogtooth violet
Scientific name
Setaria viridis form. misera
Alias犬ころ草
Place of originWorld, such as Japan's temperate rural environment
Place of floweringFields and footpaths
Flowering seasonJuly, August, September, October, November

What is Purple dogtooth violet

Purple dogtooth violet (Setaria viridis form. misera) is a variety of the dogtooth violet (Setaria viridus), differing in that the bristles at the base of the small ears are purplish-brown.

Common name: purple dogtooth violet (scientific name: Setaria viridis form. misera), Origin: Japan and other temperate regions of the world, Environment: Roadside or vacant lot, Height: 20 to 80 cm, Flowering period: July to November. Inflorescence shape: cylindrical; tuber color: purplish brown; leaf length: 5-10 cm.