Early Dog Violet | Hainault Forest

Early Dog Violet

Viola reichenbachiana

Perennial seen from March to June in shaded locations, a low-growing plant that can be smooth or hairy to a small degree. There is a modest basal leaf rosette with lateral leafy stems. The violet flowers have no distinct aroma, measure up to 18mm across and usually darker in the centre. The leaves are heart-shaped. Behind the flower there is a thin straight dark violet-blue spur without a notch.

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