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Pictorial guide to the flora of the British Isles
Viola lutea is a perennial pansy, typically with yellow flowers, found in upland areas, although it is scarce north of the Great Glen and in Ireland.
Malham Moor (VC64: Mid-West Yorkshire); 2017-05-21 |
![mountain pansy / Viola lutea: _Viola lutea_ is a perennial pansy, typically with yellow flowers, found in upland areas, although it is scarce north of the Great Glen and in Ireland.](img/335716.jpg) |
Despite its name, Viola lutea (seen here with Thymus drucei) is often purple-flowered rather than yellow.
Widdybank Fell (VC66: County Durham); 2016-07-06 |
![mountain pansy / Viola lutea: Despite its name, _Viola lutea_ (seen here with _Thymus drucei_) is often purple-flowered rather than yellow.](img/850853.jpg) |
Lateral view of flower
Widdybank Fell (VC66: County Durham); 2016-07-06 |
![mountain pansy / Viola lutea: Lateral view of flower](img/992557.jpg) |
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