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VIOLACEAE
Violet Family
Viola blanda  (sweet white violet)   
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Synonym
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Carex Section
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Meaning of Scientific Name
Viola: classical name for the genus; blanda: bland or mild
Native Plant
Yes
Life Form
Perennial Herb
Phenology (Flowering Period)
April-May
Physiographic Province
☑ Piedmont
☐ Coastal Plain

County Distribution
☑ New Castle
☐ Kent
☐ Sussex

Habitat
Moist shady woodlands and slopes
State Status
Uncommon
Piedmont Status
Uncommon
Coastal Plain Status
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Global Rank
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Federal Status
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Geographic Affinity
Northern
Species at Limit of Distribution
☐ Northern
☐ Southern

North American Distribution (Non-indigenous Species)
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Coefficient of Conservatism
8
Invasive
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Invasive Watchlist
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Global Origin (Non-native Species)
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Wildlife Values
The nectar and/or pollen of the flowers attract honeybees, bumblebees, long-horned bees, mason bees, ants, bee flies, butterflies, and skippers. The foliage is eaten by the larvae of various butterflies, and miscellaneous moths. Nutrient rich elaiosomes on seeds are eaten by ants, as a result, ants help to disperse seed through the forest.
Medicinal Properties
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ID Notes
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Additional Info
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Habitats in which this plant occurs
Black Ash Seepage Swamp
Forest Interior (Non-tidal Wetland Piedmont)
Isolated Non-tidal Forested Wetlands (Piedmont)
Seepage Slope Closed Canopy Non-tidal Wetland (Piedmont)
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