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Viola palustris

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Viola palustris
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V. palustris
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Viola palustris

Viola palustris (Marsh Violet or Alpine Marsh Violet) is a perennial forb of the genus Viola. It inhabits moist meadows, marshes, and streambanks in northern parts of North America and Eurasia.

It is used as the foodplant for the Pearl-bordered Fritillary and the Small Pearl-bordered Fritillary

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