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Heath dog-violet

Viola canina

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Description:

The dog-violet is a herbaceous perennial belonging to family Violaceae, growing up to 15 cm tall, and bearing one or two pale blue flowers.

Habitat:

European species, often found on edges of forests growing in shadow. Here, observed in Natural Reserve of Jura mountain range, at 900m approx; in a mixed forest, and on a shoulders of forest road on slopes.

Reference Links:

Viola canina - Wikipedia, Heath Dog Violet, Viola canina - Flowers - NatureGate

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