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Web Based Simplified Dichotomous Key To
The Viola of Pennsylvania
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Synopsis: The Violet is Stemmed with White To Blue Flowers.
The Leaves are NOT Extremely Hairy, The Spur is Shorter than Thick
The Flower is White with Brown To Purple Veins, The Leaves are Roughly Heart Shaped,
The Leaf Underside Is Lighter Than The Upper side.
There are  2 Possible Solutions.
Comparison 8.  A2-K2-L2-M2-O1-P2-R2-S
 
     Most members of the Violet family, produce horizontal rhizomes and / or stolons.  Some do not, and produce vertical ones instead.  These one do not produce stolons.
 
Is The Under Side Of The Leaves Lighter Colored Than The Upper Side?
 
(S1), Rhizome Horizontal, Stolons On Mature Plants    (S2), Rhizome Vertical, NO Stolons Mature Plants 
 
 Or you can bypass the key and go directly to any of the species below
 
(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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