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Field Pansy

Viola bicolor

Description:

The wild pansy is deep violet to pale lavender in color. This one has a small yellow spot at the throat of the flower. Its leaves grow in clusters on the stem, and out of them grow 1 or 2 leafless stems with a blossom at the end. It is an annual herb.

Habitat:

Edge of the road in direct sun. This one was observed blooming in early April in the midlands of South Carolina (Edgefield County).

Notes:

Thanks to chesterbperry for the identification.

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Field Pansy
Viola bicolor


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1 Comment

KenCheeks
KenCheeks 10 years ago

Thanks chesterbperry. It is indeed Field Pansy (Viola bicolor)

KenCheeks
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KenCheeks

South Carolina, USA

Spotted on Apr 7, 2013
Submitted on Apr 7, 2013

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