When I see violets, I always think of my nana Johno, my mother’s mother. She always had violets growing in her garden and would often pick a few to bring inside so she could enjoy their sweet scent. I spotted these particular violets on my way to Cosmeston this morning, growing wild on a grassy bank. I wasn’t able to smell them but I’m fairly sure these are Sweet violets (Viola odorata), which, as well as the traditional purple colour, can also be found in this pretty white variation.
63/365 Sweet violets
04 Monday Mar 2019
Posted 365DaysWildin2019, flowers, nature, wildflowers
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A lovely photograph of one of my childhood favourites – white Violets are quite common and do smell delicious!
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Thanks, Theresa.
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I’ve never seen white violets before. We have some of the little more usual coloured ones in our garden – they love to grow beneath the bird table, particularly.
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Such pretty little flowers. Enjoy!
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Aren’t they just darling? I have a great many Violets in my garden but I have no idea of their variety. I shall pick some later when they finally open to check for perfume but, knowing my luck with perfumed plants, they will be duds.
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Then I wish you better luck so you get to enjoy their sweet perfume. 🙂
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