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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.
The Leaves are Long or Wedge Shaped > 1.5 X Longer Than Wide.
There are 2 Possible Solutions.
Comparison 7.  A2-K2-L2-M2-O1-P1-Q
 
Are The Leaves Lance OR Wedge Shapped?
 
(P1), Leaves, Long With Tapered Base    (P2), Leaves Wedged With Square Base 
 
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(1 Possibility) (1 Possibility)
By Gary W. Sherwin
Compiled From A Key By Harvey Ballard
Originally Published In Plants of Pennsylvania
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