Viola odorata
Sweet Violet, Common Violet at Watson, ACT
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| Viola odorata | MichaelMulvaney | 31 Aug 2022 | |
| Viola odorata | MPW | 31 Aug 2022 |
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Distinct White Flower, largish for a Violet, 2-3cm diameter, leaves bigger still 3-5cm across, bright shiny green, forms rosettes with trailing runners, Creeping & Trailing stem, growing in damp Habitat, Forest floor, Yellow Box grassy woodland. Responding to moist weather conditions, Not previously sighted at this Location, near Clancy's Track, Watson. Leaves have serrated edge.
2 comments
1 Sep 2022
They can become quite invasive as I observed in the reserve behind Rivett Street where there are huge amounts probably started by the dumping of garden waste. I think it is a good idea to remove manually infestations as long as they are small/single plants - I tried an experimental spray with selective herbicide but no result...
Location information
- Coordinates 149.168611-35.230556
- Places Watson, ACT
Sighting information
- 16 - 100 Abundance
- 15 Aug 2022 11:48 AM Recorded on
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- 10cm to 30cm Plant height
- Yes In flower
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Species information
- Viola odorata Scientific name
- Sweet Violet, Common Violet Common name
- Not Sensitive
- Exotic
- Minor weed or pest
- Up to 868.85m Recorded at altitude
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In flower
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