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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 Roughly Heart Shaped.
There are  3 Possible Solutions.
Comparison 7.  A2-K2-L2-M2-O1-P2-R
 
     Most Violet leaves are either the same color on the upper and lower sides or very nearly so.  Some are much lighter on the lower side.
 
Is The Under Side Of The Leaves Lighter Colored Than The Upper Side?
 
(R1), Underside of Leaves NOT Lighter Than Upper    (R2), Underside of Leaves IS Lighter Than Upper 
 
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(1 Possibility) (2 Possibilities)
By Gary W. Sherwin
Compiled From A Key By Harvey Ballard
Originally Published In Plants of Pennsylvania
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