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Viola arvensis Murray

field pansy (Violaceae)

 SpreadBias within British IslesDirection of bias
Very widespreadSlight tendencySE
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The stipules of Viola arvensis are deeply lobed, with the central lobe quite leaf-like.

Foxcombe Hill (VC22: Berkshire); 2014-04-04

 field pansy / Viola arvensis: The stipules of _Viola arvensis_ are deeply lobed, with the central lobe quite leaf-like.

Viola arvensis is a common weed of arable fields.

Foxcombe Hill (VC22: Berkshire); 2014-04-04

 field pansy / Viola arvensis: _Viola arvensis_ is a common weed of arable fields.

The fruit of Viola arvensis is a 3-parted capsule containing many brown seeds.

Beckley (VC23: Oxfordshire); 2019-08-01

 field pansy / Viola arvensis: The fruit of _Viola arvensis_ is a 3-parted capsule containing many brown seeds.

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L-R: Bidens tripartita, Melilotus officinalis, Mimulus guttatus, Thalictrum flavum, Ranunculus peltatus, Anchusa arvensis, Malva alcea, Lolium perenne