The flowers of members of the Violet
family, have a spur or protuberance that extends behind the point were the stem
attaches to the flower. This spur varies in length. Sometimes it is
barely noticeable, and other times, it is quite long and evident. The long
ones are generally longer than they are thick.
Is The Spur Longer Than It Is Thick?
(M1), Longer Than Thick
(M2), Shorter Than Thick < 2mm
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