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Wood Violet

Viola sororia

Photo by Christine Y.
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Description:

Violet-blue and white flowers that consist of 5 rounded petals - 2 upper petals, 2 lateral petals with white beards, and a lower petal, which functions as a landing pad for visiting insects.

Habitat:

Growing in a deciduous forest.

Reference Links:

Viola sororia - Wikipedia

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