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Viola reichenbachiana Jord. ex Boreau

early dog-violet (Violaceae)

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Viola reichenbachiana is commonly found in more alkaline areas, but has a very restricted distribution in Scotland.

Oxford (VC23: Oxfordshire); 2011-04-06

 early dog-violet / Viola reichenbachiana: _Viola reichenbachiana_ is commonly found in more alkaline areas, but has a very restricted distribution in Scotland.

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

Oxford (VC23: Oxfordshire); 2011-04-06

 early dog-violet / Viola reichenbachiana: _Viola reichenbachiana_ has flowers with a darker spur than the rest of the petals, unlike _Viola riviniana_.

Stipules

Sheepscombe (VC33: East Gloucestershire); 2016-03-22

 early dog-violet / Viola reichenbachiana: Stipules

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