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The name 'dog' comes from the fact th plant is unscented and was seen as inferior to the scented violets. This plant flowers March to May and often...
Continued Below Added: 29th Mar 2006 by Diane Earl
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again August to October but without petals. The flowers are blue-violet with strong purple veins on the lower petals. The flowers arise round a central leaf rosette. The leaves are long stalked with 2 narrow stipules with wavy fringes at the stalk base. It is common in woods, hedges and banks and likes shade. Pictured near Stevington, Bedfordshire - 28th March 2006.
Subjects: Biology, Science
Key Stages: KS1, KS2, KS3, KS4, KS4+ Learning Groups: Teachers, Parents, Pupils, Others Keywords: plant flower wildlife Related Links: |
