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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 Blue/Violet/White-Multi-Hued, OR (White > 5mm across).
There are 12 Possible Solutions.
Comparison 6.  A2-K2-L2-M2-O2-T
 
     Some Violet leaves are lobed, somewhat like those of an oak or maple tree. Others are not lobed but are just notched or serrated like a serrated knive.
 
Are The Leaves Lobed / Dissected OR Just Serrated?
 
(T1), Leaves Lobed / Dissected    (T2), Leaves Serrated
 
 Or you can bypass the key and go directly to any of the species below
 
(6 Possibilities) (6 Possibilities)
Click Here For A Description And Pictures Of Viola sororia f priceana
Click 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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