Viola odorata

Sweet Violet, Common Violet at Gordon, ACT

Viola odorata at Gordon, ACT - 3 May 2015
Viola odorata at Gordon, ACT - 3 May 2015
Viola odorata at Gordon, ACT - 3 May 2015
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Viola odorata 12 Sep 2015 MichaelBedingfield
Unidentified 14 May 2015 MichaelMulvaney
Viola riviniana 10 May 2015 galah681
Viola riviniana 10 May 2015 galah681

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galah681 wrote:
   11 May 2015
Looks like a dog violet - grows in Cornwall - therefore non native. I have some in my garden! They are also on Farrer Ridge.
   15 May 2015
Thanks Jennie it had me stumped until you made your suggestion
   12 Sep 2015
Hi Jennie and Michael. I've learnt a bit more about these violets. This population are all sweet scented, so I believe they are Viola odorata.

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