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2 responses to “Dog Violet — FOTD Nov 07”

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   November 8, 2021

   Andrew Blair

   I’ve just answered my own question – why is a there a violet called a Dog Violet.
   “The Common Dog-violet is so called due to its lack of perfume – the word ‘dog’ being used to mean it was considered inferior to the Sweet Violet (Viola odorata), its close relative, which is quite fragrant. It is often found in deciduous woodland, hedgerows and old pastures and is not considered to be threatened”

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      November 9, 2021

      Photos by Jez

      Thanks for the info, AndrewI love knowing the history behind the names

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