Sweden, Maine
| May 24 This violet is distinctive to me because of its long and hairy leaves. Based on the shape of the leaves, it could be an Arrowhead Violet (Viola sagittata). I found several of these along the driveway doing well in a sand and gravel environment. According to this source, the arrowhead violet's habitat is described as follows: "Habitat: this violet is found on dry, well drained, open habitats, like sandy fields, abandoned gravel lots, railroad tracks, roadsides. Sometimes it is found under broken canopy in Pine-Oak woodlands." So it apparently is one of those plants that live well with humans. |  |
| A good view of the spur and the hairy stem of the violet. |  |