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. | ![](viola_purple2_05-24-2014.jpg)
| A good view of the spur and the hairy stem of the violet. | ![](viola_purple_05-24-2014.jpg) |
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