Plants of Britain
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Wild violets, beautiful whether they're scented or not
From March, wild violet flowers can be seen in many a British lawn, providing the gardener isn't too ruthless with this pretty 'weed'. There are several common species of this low-growing perennial, including the scented Sweet Violet and the unscented Common Dog-Violet.