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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 Shorter than Thick.
There are  20 Possible Solutions.
Comparison 5.  A2-K2-L2-M2- O
 

     As would be expected from the "Violet" family, most of the species have "violet", blue or indigo blossoms.  There are also yellow and white ones.  Most of the white ones have small flowers.

 
Is The Flower White with Brown to Purple Veins,
OR Blue / Violet / Multi-Hued?
 
(O1), White With Brown To Purple Veins,
And < 5 mm across   
(O2), Blue / Violet / White-Multi-Hued,
OR (White and > 5 mm across)
 
 Or you can bypass the key and go directly to any of the species below
 
  (11 Possibilities)
 
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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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