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V. pinnata (syn. V. dissecta). This species grows about 

 6 inches high, and has palmati -partite leaves with toothed 

 segments. It is found in mountain pastures on the Alps 

 of Europe, and is somewhat rare. The violet-coloured 

 flowers are produced in June. The species has been in 

 cultivation since 1752. A form of this species, var. chcero- 

 phylloides, with larger and more attractive flowers, is found 

 in Japan. 



V. pratensis. This is similar to V. persicifolia, but is 

 usually found in drier meadows and woods. 



V. primulaefolia. A species inhabiting wet meadows 

 in North America. It has sweet-scented white flowers, the 

 lateral petals being bearded. 



V. pubescens. A free-growing, North American plant, 

 6 inches to 12 inches high, found in dry woods. It is 

 softly pubescent, with large leaves and yellow flowers ; the 

 lower petals are veined with purple. The variety scabrius- 

 cula is a form with decumbent stems, and smaller, some- 

 what scabrous leaves. 



V. rostrata. This is also a North American species 

 found in moist, rocky situations. The large flowers are 

 pale blue and have a slender spur. 



V. rothomagensis. This belongs to the same type as 

 V. cornuta. It has bright-blue flowers, the side petals and 

 lip striped with black. It flowers from April to August, and 

 is a native of France and Belgium. 



