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Common Blue Violet

Viola sororia

Photo by Christine Y.
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41.5867, -73.4118

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Description:

The heart-shaped leaves of this 6-10 in. violet are topped by purple flowers with conspicuous white throats; the three lower petals are hairy. The flower stem droops slightly, bending toward the ground.

Habitat:

Spotted next to a stream along a nature trail at Sharon Audubon

Reference Links:

Viola sororia, Plants Profile for Viola sororia (common blue violet)

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PublishedJune 8, 2016

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