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Woolly blue violet

Viola sororia

Photo by mauna Kunzah
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Field Notes

Description:

Intense purple flowers with heart-shaped, toothed leaves. They bloom in spring and last through summer.

Habitat:

Grows on the forest floor in a moderately shaded area. This trail is part of the Appalachian Trail, which crosses through the Delaware Water Gap.

Notes:

Woolly blue violet is a food source for fritillary butterflies.

Reference Links:

Viola sororia - Wikipedia, Viola sororia

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PublishedApril 29, 2019

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