Viola sororia COMMON BLUE VIOLET

Description:

close up image of Viola sororia COMMON BLUE VIOLET at the James Woodworth Prairie Preserve - showing a single flower at full bloom detailing the white tufts on the side petals, and the 'nectar trails' in dark purple on the lower petal; the yellowish spots seem to be pollen left over from a visiting insect.This species is featured in the book Abundant Splendor: Wildflowers of the Tall Grass Prairie, which is now available for purchase. Contact frank@black-sweater-art.com for more information.