Dune Pansy (Viola tricolor ssp curtisii)

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Dune Pansy

The Dune Pansy (sometimes known as the Seaside Pansy) is a sub-species of the Wild Pansy. The petals are coloured violet, cream and yellow, with the top two petals slightly overlapping and the leaves are lanceolate. As its name implies, its habitat is mostly sand dunes. Reaching a height of approximately 5 inches, it can be seen in flower from May until August.