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Viola canina
heath dog violet
Other common names
dog violetheath violet
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Botanical details
- Family
- Violaceae
- Native to GB / Ireland
- Yes
- Genus
Viola
- Genus description
Viola can be annuals, biennials or deciduous or evergreen perennials, with simple or pinnately lobed leaves and 5-petalled flowers of characteristic shape
- Name status
Correct
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