Field Pansy

Field Pansy [Viola bicolor] found on the Mountains-to-Sea Trail near the Folk Art Center on 12 April 2014. It’s a member of the Violet (Violaceae) family. Newcomb’s Wildflower Guide, pages 56-57, says it can be found in fields and along roadsides. The synonym used in the guide is Viola kitaibeliana.

USDA Plants Listing: Viola bicolor

Field Pansy on Mountains-to-Sea Trail - 12 April 2014

Field Pansy on Mountains-to-Sea Trail – 12 April 2014

Field Pansy (detail) - 12 April 2014

Field Pansy (detail) – 12 April 2014