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Violaceae

 4-Flower in face view

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The flowers of Viola are zygomorphic, as in this flower of a cultivated pansy, Viola tricolor. Note the lines radiating out from the opening of the flower; these are called "nectar guides".
Photo taken by K. R. Robertson and D. L. Nickrent of plants cultivated at the University of Illinois.
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