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Wood Violet

Viola sororia

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Field Notes

Description:

Typically the blue blossoms are only about 1/2-2/3 of an inch in size. Leaves are heart-shaped.

Habitat:

Often found in wooded areas, but may become weedy in lawns.

Reference Links:

Viola sororia Willd.

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Comments (3)
Gordon Dietzman
I don't think they are weedy either, but there's another member of my household who does.... Thanks Laura for the kind words.
LauraMaria
Beautiful, both the flower and the photograph :) That colour is just amazing.
Edith
Never weedy in my lawn :)

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Flowers of North America
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PublishedMay 13, 2011

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