Viola tricolor   Wild Pansy

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Unlike the superficailly similar Viola lutea (Mountain Pansy) this plant is found throughout the Swiss alps but is a very variable member of this genus. The leaves are quite narrow but color of petals can be bicoloured, blue or yellow or blotchy. This one is probably Viola tricolor ssp tricolor.

Viola tricolor

Viola tricolor Wild Pansy

Near Pontresina station, Swiss Alps 7th July 2010

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Viola tricolor Wild Pansy

Near Pontresina station, Swiss Alps 7th July 2010

Added on December 31st 2017

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