Two color variants of the Common Blue Violet (Viola sororia) occur in this area and bloom prolifically. They are small violets, about 3/4- to 1 inch in width and length.
A plant of the purple variety
An individual purple flower
A plant of the white variety
An individual white flour with blue-purple veins
The Common Blue Violet is native to the eastern United States and Canada
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Distribution Maps:
- United States Department of Agriculture Plants Database: Common Blue Violet (Viola sororia)
Identification resources:
- Southeastern Flora: Common Blue Violet (Viola sororia)
- North Carolina Wildflowers: Common Blue Violet (Viola sororia)
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