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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)
The Leaves Are Lobed or Dissected And Deeply Divided.
There are 2 Possible Solutions.
Comparison 8  A2-K2-L2-M2-O2-T1-U1-V
 
     The lateral petals of the flower may or may not have a beard-like fur, near their base.
 
Are The Lateral Petals Bearded?
 
(V1), Lateral Petals NOT Bearded   (V2), Lateral Petals Bearded
 
 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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