Viola reichenbachiana. Confirmation please

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  1. duffy

    duffy Active Member

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    I reckon that this Viola is a Reichenbachiana. Please help with ID confirmation. Thank you!
     

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  2. Silver surfer

    Silver surfer Generous Contributor 10 Years

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    Hmm! Hard to be sure as Viola hybridize.

    The spur is the clue.

    Viola reichenbachiana..Early dog violet
    The spurs behind the petals are darker than the petals......that are neither furrowed nor notched at their tips

    Viola reichenbachiana, The Early Dog Violet

    Whilst Viola riviniana ....common dog violet.
    It has a spur which is upturned and lighter than the petals, (the spur is often white or nearly so) and is notched or furrowed towards its tip.

    Viola riviniana spurs - Google Search:

    Common Dog-violet | NatureSpot

    VIOLA  RIVINIANA  COMMON  DOG  VIOLET 29-Apr-14 11-29-07 AM.JPG
    Your pic is not quite clear enough for me to be sure but spur appears to be pale.
     
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