#common blue violet
Violas keep a secret hidden below their foliage. Sometimes they even bury it shallowly in the soil near their roots. I suppose it’s not a secret really, just something out of sight. There isn’t a reason to show it off, after all. Showy flowers are showy for the sole purpose of attracting pollinators. If pollinators are unnecessary, there is no reason for showy flowers, or to even show your…
It’s getting to that time of the year when the spring violets will soon be showing up. The common blue violet, Viola sororia, is probably the most common and familiar species. They may be a lawn weed, but they sure are cute.
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