Michigan purple wildflower ID

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  1. dvictor

    dvictor Active Member

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    Hi. Could you please help me identify these purple wildflowers?

    The flowers were standing near a pond edge of heavy growth. The photos here were taken in the last week of June, 2014.

    Thank you for your help.
     

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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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    Another member of the Fabaceae, and another introduced one: Vicia cracca, I believe. Photos of leaves and leaf bases (in particular stipules) would help confirm.
     
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    Looks to me hairy enough to be a Hairy Vetch Vicia villosa? And the flower coloration resembles more a Hairy Vetch, too.
     
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    Daniel Mosquin Paragon of Plants UBC Botanical Garden Forums Administrator Forums Moderator 10 Years

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    That's a better suggestion, yes.
     
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