
A perennial plant (which re-grows several years in a row) 30-70 cm tall, common in pastures and open woods at altitudes of between 800 and 2200 m. It should not be confused with mountain violets or blue violets. The plant is not currently under threat, but it does play a role in balancing the landscape, providing food for pollinating insects and working with other plants to help the soil get richer in organic matter. Picking them in large quantities (by several hikers in a row over the season) has an adverse impact on ecosystems, so let's admire the mountain flowers instead of picking them, and let’s keep a sweet memory of such beauty!