Common Blue Violet (Viola sororia)

Family: Violet Family (Violaceae)

Other Names: Meadow Violet

Origin: Native

Historic First Bloom Seen: March 28*

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Interesting Facts: This plant has been villified as a weed and occurs in all areas of the preserve. Four states call this Violet their special emblem; their pungent odor, lovely color and form have inspired their use in perfume, poetry, paintings and corsages.

*Average bloom time is based on a compilation of wildflower bloom times from 1975 to present.