blue violets

Small purple blooms

Blue violets are small woodland flowers of the genus *Viola*, characterized by their distinctive blue to purple petals.

They bloom in early spring across temperate regions, often carpeting forest floors and shaded gardens.

The common blue violet is the state flower of several U.S. states: The blue violets are coming up along the path.

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Opposites
color accuracy

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flower color

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floral symbolism

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Family

blue, blues, blued, bluing, blueing, bluish, blueness, bluer, bluest

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Profile
Known to kids · Used worldwide · Timeless · Concrete · Positive · Everyday, not technical · Rated G