An Actual Violet

 In recent weeks, as well as during the past several Springs, I've pictured up to six different species of yellow violets.  This past week I saw for the first time this season an actual violet Violet, the Western Dog Violet, Viola adunca.  These were blooming alongside the ditch adjacent to the large parking lot at Feather River College.  There's a place near Oakland Camp where I see them every year, so I guess it's time to check that place.  Click on either of these photos for a closer look.