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Web Based Simplified Dichotomous Key To
The Viola of Pennsylvania
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Synopsis: The Violet is Stemmed with White To Blue Flowers.
The Leaves are NOT Extremely Hairy, The Spur is Shorter than Thick
The Flower is Blue/Violet/White-Multi-Hued, OR (White > 5mm across)
The Leaves Only Serrated, NOT Lobed or Dissected And Are NOT Longer Than Wide
The Bottom Petal IS Rounded, NOT Pointed And Is NOT Bearded.
There are 3 Possible Solutions.
Comparison 10.  A2-K2-L2-M2-O2-T2-Y2-BB2-CC2-DD
 
Is The Blossom Definitely Blue OR White / Gray-Blue?
 
(DD1), Flower Petals Definitely Blue    (DD2), Flower Petals White to Gray- Blue
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 Or you can bypass the key and go directly to any of the species below
 
(1 Possibility) (2 Possibilities)
Click Here For A Description And Pictures Of Viola sororia f priceanaClick Here For A Description And Pictures Of Viola sororia f albiflora
 
By Gary W. Sherwin
Compiled From A Key By Harvey Ballard
Originally Published In Plants of Pennsylvania
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