Wild Violet Species?
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This violet is growing around my neighborhood. Its leaves are about 1.5" long and its light purple flowers about 1" across. So, what species is it, exactly?
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4 years agolast modified: 4 years agoOops, well you knew we meant sororia lol. I think people feel violets are 'weedy' because most Viola species are cleistogamous, and are constantly seeding. It's a
helpful trait when growing the rarer, nicer species. This is a random, beautiful sport of Viola sororia.A newly minted Viola species from Ohio and Kentucky, Viola emarginata.
blakrab Centex thanked Jay 6a Chicago
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