Cyclamen like wild flower - ID?

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  1. clupica

    clupica Active Member

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    At first I thought that this was a cyclamen but I can't seem to find one that has this rich violet (blue) color and the flower doesn't seem quite right either. But the leaves and stalk look like a cyclamen.

    Environment: Switzerland, edge of field in moderate shade, near stream bank. Taken on 27 March.


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    Charlie
     

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  2. Daniel Mosquin

    Daniel Mosquin Paragon of Plants UBC Botanical Garden Forums Administrator Forums Moderator 10 Years

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    Definitely a Viola (interesting that you mentioned violet...)
     
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    Ron B Paragon of Plants 10 Years

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    Cyclamen end up with all the petals folded back like formally presented table napkins, with most of the reproductive parts hidden up inside. They never present a "cute little pansy face" like the violet shown is doing.
     
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    I really should have known better. I have a massive cyclamen on my windowsill that's been blooming since October. And it's really big, I didn't know they could get that big.

    I know that cyclamen are native to Switzerland and I guess I was hoping for something more exotic than a viola. Either way, I was very happy with the photo.

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