There are two sub-species of this violet but I didn't know that at the time of taking the photograph. However subspecies montana is only found in the Cambridgeshire area so this must be ssp canina by elimination. I find this plant not on heaths but in dune systems where this tufted plant with slightly yellowish spur and longish leaves looks different from say V. riviniana with which it might just be confused.
Newborough Warren 18th May 2004
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