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Viola hederaceae

Common Name	Ivy-leaf violet
Family	Violaceae
Description	Perennial herb forms a dense mat by spreading underground and by rooting at leaf nodes
size	Spread up yo 2 metres
Leaf	Dark green kidney-shaped to semicircular leaves from 10 -30mm wide. Dull greyish-green below. Edges irregular.
Flower	Single flowers on stalks 100mm high. 5 petals. Front petal larger with distinctive veining. Other petals are generally curled. Colour white with violet markings.
Flower Season	August to March
Fruit
Propagation	From seed.
Details	Naturally occurring plants in open woodland, shaded or cool positions.
Attracts	None recorded
Conservation Status	Common, not threatened
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