A favourite spring flower.
Although beautiful, violets don't make as much of a show as some.
In fact it's quite easy to overlook them amongst the other greenery.
The several species of violets are essential food for a number of the fritillary butterflies' caterpillars.
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STOP PRESS: Today I saw this cute little Holly Blue butterfly warming up in the sunshine.
Note the tiny black dots on the underside of the wing.
Their caterpillars feed on holly - or ivy, depending on the season.
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