Viola canina Dog violet (Violaceae)

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Viola canina
Dog violet
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The Viola canina plant species is found in Britain. It is a member of the Violaceae family. Common gardeners may know the plant as Dog violet.

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Latin Name:  Viola canina
Common Name:  Dog violet
Family:  Violaceae
Author:  L.

Known Hazards:  None known

Mature Height:  0.4   Mature Width:

Habitat:  Heaths, dry grasslands, dunes and fens to 420 metres[17].

Cultivation Notes: Prefers a cool moist well-drained humus-rich soil in partial or dappled shade and protection from scorching winds. Tolerates sandstone and limestone soils but becomes chlorotic if the pH is too high. Prefers a pH between 6 and 6.5[200]. All members of this genus have more or less edible leaves and flower buds, though those species with yellow flowers can cause diarrhoea if eaten in large quantities[62, 85, 159].

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