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:
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