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Another mystery plant #877414

Asked July 16, 2024, 12:39 AM EDT

Hello Master Gardener wise-ones, Can you please tell me what this is? It likes to freely wander through the yard. Many thanks! ~Debbi Robertson

Clackamas County Oregon

Expert Response

The dark-leaved violets are commonly called Labrador violets. They certainly seed around! For some interesting botany, check out the flowers. “Violets have two types of flowers and fruits: chasmogamous and cleistogamous.” More info online, for instance here.

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