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Species of flowering plant in the family Violaceae From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
Viola canina, commonly known as heath dog-violet[2] and heath violet, is a species of the flowering plant in the violet family Violaceae. It is native to Europe, where it is found in heaths, fens, and moist woodlands, especially on acidic soils.[3]
Viola canina | |
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Scientific classification | |
Kingdom: | Plantae |
Clade: | Tracheophytes |
Clade: | Angiosperms |
Clade: | Eudicots |
Clade: | Rosids |
Order: | Malpighiales |
Family: | Violaceae |
Genus: | Viola |
Species: | V. canina |
Binomial name | |
Viola canina | |
It is a herbaceous perennial plant growing to 5–15 cm tall. The flowers are pale blue, produced from April to July. Colonies of plants may be extensive.[3]
It is host to the pathogenic fungi Puccinia violae and Ramularia lactea.[4]
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