Question: Dear Botanist, I am hoping this pretty white violet can be identified. It is located in Salem Sound, Salem, MA …
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Question
Dear Botanist, I am hoping this pretty white violet can be identified. It is located in Salem Sound, Salem, MA Thank you, SueLB
Answer
Dear SueLB, it is likely you have found Viola x bissellii (Viola cucullata x V. sororia). This hybrid is one of the frequent nothospecies I see with white petals that have bluish tints (at least toward the center). It is not one of the usual white-flowered species, given the density of the hairs on the lateral petals and size of the petals. Best wishes.
