Viola rostrata - Long-spurred Violet

This spring blooming native violet is distinguished by its long spur in back and the side petals that are beardless.

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  • <i>Viola rostrata</i> ( Long-spurred Violet )_ This shows flower with long spur in back
    Photos H. & M. Ling - 5/10/2009 Washington Valley Park, Somerset County, NJ
  • <i>Viola rostrata</i> ( Long-spurred Violet ) - Flower
    Photos H. & M. Ling - 5/10/2009 Washington Valley Park, Somerset County, NJ
  • <i>Viola rostrata</i> ( Violet - Long-spurred ) - Leaves
    Photos H. & M. Ling - 5/10/2009 Washington Valley Park, Somerset County, NJ
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Additional information:

http://www.ct-botanical-society.org/galleries/violaselk.html

http://dnr.wi.gov/topic/EndangeredResources/Plants.asp?mode=detail&SpecCode=PDVIO041X0