Pico de Teide, the volcanic peak from which the violet gets its name, dominates the subtropical island. Its upper slopes seem devoid of vegetation. But in the spring, melting winter snows provide just enough water to allow these tenacious violets to revive and deck the throat of the volcano with a purple garland.
Pico de Teide nõlvade ülaosas ei näi kasvavat ühtki taime, kuid kevadel on lumesulamisvett just nii palju, et need visad kannikesed saavad õitsele puhkeda ja vulkaani lillaka pärjana kaunistada.