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Wood violet

Viola sororia

Photo by KarenL
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Description:

Viola sororia, known commonly as the Common Blue Violet, is a stemless herbaceous perennial plant that is native to eastern North America. It is known by a number of common names including; Common Meadow Violet, Purple Violet, Woolly Blue Violet, Hooded Violet and Wood Violet.

Habitat:

Below cliff overlooking Harpeth river.

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