THIS IS A DRAFT
The species account below is an early version, drafted around 2003. It has been provided here to aid understanding, but please be aware it may not fully tally with the up-to-date map and statistics shown below.
Viola riviniana
Common Dog-violet
Species Details
Common Dog-violet is a common native perennial throughout Derbyshire, growing in woods, hedges and moors, where it can be abundant in places. It can also become a serious weed of gardens and lawns. Two subspecies have been recorded, the common and widespread form is subspecies Xxriviniana, while Xxminor has been previously noted from a few isolated localities {Alkmonton SK1838}.