Latin name: Viola adunca Smith ssp. adunca
Pronunciation: vi-OH-la a-DUN-ka
Common name: Western dog violet, Blue violet
Family: Violaceae (Violet)
Habitat: Damp places and meadow edges, 5000-8000', montane coniferous forest
Blooming period: March to July
Name derivations: 1) Viola 2) adunca