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Viola riviniana Rchb.

common dog-violet (Violaceae)

 SpreadBias within British IslesDirection of bias
Very widespreadNegligible tendencyNW
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Viola riviniana is a common plant, especially in more acidic areas, throughout the British Isles.

All Stretton (VC40: Salop); 2007-04-03

 common dog-violet / Viola riviniana: _Viola riviniana_ is a common plant, especially in more acidic areas, throughout the British Isles.

Viola riviniana has flowers with a paler spur than the rest of the petals, unlike Viola reichenbachiana.

All Stretton (VC40: Salop); 2007-04-03

 common dog-violet / Viola riviniana: _Viola riviniana_ has flowers with a paler spur than the rest of the petals, unlike _Viola reichenbachiana_.

The fruit of Viola riviniana is a 3-parted capsule that opens wide to reveal the round seeds within.

Oxford (VC23: Oxfordshire); 2014-07-15

 common dog-violet / Viola riviniana: The fruit of _Viola riviniana_ is a 3-parted capsule that opens wide to reveal the round seeds within.

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