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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
The Flower is Small (< 5 mm Across) and White with Brown To Purple Veins.
There are 5 Possible Solutions.
Comparison 6.  A2-K2-L2-M2-O1-P
 

     Most members of the Violet family, have roughly heart shaped leaves, while others have long or wedge shaped ones.
 
Are The Leaves Long or Wedge Shaped OR Heart Shaped?
 
(P1), Leaves, Long or Wedge Shaped
> 1.5 X Longer Than Wide    		(P2), Leaves Heart Shaped
< 1.5 X Longer Than Wide 
 
 Or you can bypass the key and go directly to any of the species below
 
(2 Possibilities) (3 Possibilities)
By Gary W. Sherwin
Compiled From A Key By Harvey Ballard
Originally Published In Plants of Pennsylvania
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