Primrose-leaved violet

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Viola primulifolia

Primrose-leaved violet, a reference photo
Photo: Mason Brock (Masebrock) · Public domain

Viola primulifolia, commonly called the primrose-leaf violet, is a species of flowering plant in the violet family. It is native to eastern North America, and possibly also to the Pacific Northwest. Its natural habitat is wet acidic areas that are usually at least semi-open.

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Is it poisonous?

We have no record of Primrose-leaved violet being toxic, poisonous or venomous. That is not proof that it is safe. Never eat, touch or handle a wild plant, mushroom or animal on the strength of an identification; ask someone qualified.

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Classification

Kingdom
Plantae
Phylum
Tracheophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Order
Malpighiales
Family
Violaceae
Genus
Viola
Species
Viola primulifolia

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