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Viola

Viola, commonly known as the violets, is a genus of flowering plants in the family Violaceae. It is the largest genus in the family, containing over 680 species. Most species are found in the temperate Northern Hemisphere; however, some are also found in widely divergent areas such as Hawaii, Australasia, and the Andes.

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Trending: common blue violet (Viola sororia) — 2069 observations this week

Common blue violets blooming in your lawn or garden are one of the only early-spring food sources for several native...

Common Blue Violet citizen-science / phenology

common blue violet (Viola sororia) observed in Peace St at Smallwood Dr, Raleigh, NC 27605, USA

Common blue violets popping up along Raleigh streets are a sign that native wildflowers can persist in urban environments —...

Common Blue Violet urban-ecology / citizen-science

Trending: common blue violet (Viola sororia) — 1878 observations this week

Those cheerful purple 'weeds' spreading through your lawn are actually a critical early-spring food source for native bees and...

Common Blue Violet phenology / citizen-science

Trending: common blue violet (Viola sororia) — 1473 observations this week

Surge in violet sightings signals that spring has arrived in neighborhoods and parks near you, and these cheerful purple...

Common Blue Violet phenology / citizen-science

Trending: common blue violet (Viola sororia) — 1483 observations this week

Common blue violet is likely blooming right now in your backyard, local park, or lawn edge — and thousands of people noticing...

Common Blue Violet phenology / citizen-science

Trending: common blue violet (Viola sororia) — 1091 observations this week

Common blue violet is a native wildflower that supports early-season pollinators and serves as the sole host plant for several...

Common Blue Violet phenology / urban-ecology