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Viola odorata L.

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Viola odorata L., Sp. Pl. 934 (1753)
Viola odorata L.

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Exotic
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New Zealand
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L.
L.
1753
934
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Viola odorata L.
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Viola odorata

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odorata

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Viola odorata L.

Rhizomatous perennial; aerial stems 0. Lvs all rosulate, with fine hairs above and beneath, (2)-4-8 × (2)-3-7 cm, broadly ovate-cordate, obtuse to subacute, with > 15 crenations each side; stipules linear to lanceolate, dentate, 1-2 cm long; petiole (3)-5-10-(20) cm long, with deflexed hairs. Peduncles erect, glabrous or hairy; bracts linear-acuminate, dentate, 5-10 mm long. Fls 1.5-2.5 mm diam. Sepals narrowly oblong, subacute to obtuse, 4-6 mm long; appendages 1-2 mm long. Petals violet or white or pink, exceeding sepals, the lateral bearded; spur 3-5 mm long, > sepal appendages. Style not geniculate at base, 2.5 mm long; stigma beaked. Capsule globose, hairy, c. 1 cm long. Seeds obovoid, pale brown, 2.5 mm long.

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Viola odorata L.
New Zealand
Canterbury Land District
Viola odorata L.
New Zealand
North Auckland Land District
Viola odorata L.
New Zealand
Wellington Land District

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537dc948-899e-40ff-852a-b8e4ba539d9b
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1 January 2000
21 November 2013
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