The common blue violet will sometimes form tiny, inconspicuous flowers that look simply like buds that haven't bloomed. These flowers are being pollinated, but through self-pollination!

Violets are in bloom right now, and the little purple flowers are just about everywhere. They are a source of beauty and, for some, state pride. The violet is the state flower of Illinois, chosen in ...

A sure sign that spring is in the air is the appearance of the first purply-blue common violet (Viola spp.) flower, directly following the emergence of its heart-shaped leaf. There are between 400 ...

Hint: Only a very specialized pollinator can reach this flower's nectar. The common blue violet has a variety of insect pollinators, but there is one other species that helps the plant procreate ...