Canada Violet Viola canadensis

Other scientific names: Viola rugulosa French names: Violette du Canada Family: Violet Family (Violaceae) Group: Violets Distinctive features: White flowers with a yellow throat. Similar species:   •   Pale Violet (Viola striata) - Flower doesn't have a yellow throat.   •   Northern White Violet (Viola macloskeyi) - Flowers much smaller.   •   Kidney-leaved Violet (Viola renifolia) - Flowers much smaller; leaves have definite kidney shape.   •   Sweet White Violet (Viola blanda) - Flowers much smaller and are slightly fragrant. Flowers: Spring;  White;  Irregular flowers Habitat: Forests Lifespan: Perennial.   Books: Newcomb's Wildflower Guide: 56    Peterson's Field Guide to Wildflowers: 24    ROM Field Guide to Wildflowers of Ontario: 391    Native/Non-native: Native Status: Quite common. Origin and Meaning of Names:  Scientific Name: canadensis: of Canada For more information visit: Ontario Wildflowers Photographs: 209 photographs available, of which 10 are featured on this page. SCROLL DOWN FOR PHOTOGRAPHS. Range Map is at the bottom of the page

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