Unknown Violet 1

Common Name(s): Unknown Violet 1 Scientific Name: Unknown 001 Family: Violaceae Violet Family Flower: 3/4" irregular deep blue flower. Long petals, top two well separated. All petals veined with pale centers. Side two petals bearded. Leaves: Triangular with smooth to slightly toothed margins. Plant: Stemless. Flowers and Leaves growing on stalks from underground roots.

General Comments:

Long sometimes curved petals give this species a delicate appearance.

Unknown Violet 2

Common Name(s): Unknown Violet 2 Scientific Name: Unknown 002 Family: Violaceae Violet Family Flower: 3/4" very deep blue-purple irregular flower. All petals veined with pale centers. Side two bearded. Petals are long with side two curling back. Leaves: Strongly lobed at base, shaped like an upside down 'T'. Plant: Stemless. Flowers and Leaves on stems from underground roots.

General Comments:

High contrast in the petals give the flower an interesting appearance.

Unknown Violet 3

Common Name(s): Unknown Violet 3 Scientific Name: Unknown 003 Family: Violaceae Violet Family Flower: 1/2" irregular flower with 5 pale blue petals. Bottom petal strongly veined. Side two bearded. Slightly pointed petals which are lighter on the tips. Leaves: Either Triangular or Lobed, both types were nearby. Plant: Stemless, Flowers and Leaves growing on stems from underground roots.

General Comments:

A delicate bloom growing in a patch of the other two above violets. Mixed leaves made it impossible to determine which belong to the plant.

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