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Longspur Violet (Viola rostrata)

Description

The leaves are simple, toothed, ovate and acute, except basal leaves, which are cordate. (2-4 cm) The flowers are beardless, pale lilac with darker veins forming a darker centre eye. The spur is at least as long as the petal blades. Habitat: Rich woodlands

Taxonomic tree

  • Domain: Eukarya

    • Kingdom: Plantae

      • Phylum: Magnoliophyta

        • Class: Magnoliopsida

          • Order: Malpighiales

            • Family: Violaceae

              • Genus: Viola