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Species of Viola, a genus of flowering plants in family Violaceae From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
Viola labradorica, commonly known as alpine violet,[2] American dog violet,[3] dog violet[4] or Labrador violet,[3][5][6] is a perennial herbaceous flowering plant. It is native to Greenland, eastern Canada, and the eastern United States.[7] The plant sold as Viola labradorica by nurseries is Viola riviniana.[8]
Viola labradorica | |
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Kingdom: | Plantae |
Clade: | Tracheophytes |
Clade: | Angiosperms |
Clade: | Eudicots |
Clade: | Rosids |
Order: | Malpighiales |
Family: | Violaceae |
Genus: | Viola |
Species: | V. labradorica |
Binomial name | |
Viola labradorica | |
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Viola labradorica has edible leaves and flowers. However, the leaves are sometimes characterized as "wooly" and thus not as desirable for eating.[9]
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