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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.
The Leaves are NOT Extremely Hairy, The Spur is Longer than Thick.
There are  2 Possible Solutions.
Comparison 5  A2-K2-L2-M1-N
 
     Members of the Violet family, have colored stripes and highlights that fluoresce in ultraviolet light.  These "decorations" are arranged in a way that may provide guidance to pollinating insects.  Some have both stripes and highlights, outers have only stripes.
 
Are The Lateral Petals Bearded?
 
(N1), Lateral Petals Are Bearded    (N2), Lateral Petals NOT Bearded 
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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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