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Wood Violet

Viola riviniana

Photo by arne.roysland
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Field Notes

Description:

The flowers have 5 blue petals. The lower one is larger than the others and is equipped with a pale spur. The petal has dark lines that lead insects to the opening. Leaves are heart-shaped, thin and almost smooth.

Habitat:

Forest edge.

Notes:

Norwegian name: Skogfiol

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