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Web Based Simplified Dichotomous Key To
The Viola of Pennsylvania

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Synopsis: The Violet is Stemless with White To Blue Flowers.
There are  20 Possible Solutions.
Comparison 3.  A2-K2-L
 
     Most members of the Violet family, have hairs on their leaves.  Most of them are only slightly hairy.  They do not look like African "violets".  There are some that are extremely hairy.
 
Are The Leaves Extremely Hairy?
 
(L1), Densely Hairy    (L2), Not Very Hairy 
 
 Or you can bypass the key and go directly to any of the species below
 
(19 Possibilities)
(1 Possibility)
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By Gary W. Sherwin
Compiled From A Key By Harvey Ballard
Originally Published In Plants of Pennsylvania
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