Northern White Violet Viola macloskeyi (formerly Viola pallens)

Other common names: Macloskey's Violet Other scientific names: Viola pallens French names: Violette de Mackloskey Family: Violet Family (Violaceae) Group: Violets Similar species:   •   Sweet White Violet (Viola blanda) - Grows in drier habitats than Northern White Violet; flowers have no scent.   •   Kidney-leaved Violet (Viola renifolia) - Leaves are very kidney-shaped; flowers have no scent.   •   Canada Violet (Viola canadensis) - Flowers much larger, with yellow throat. Flowers: Spring;  White;  Irregular flowers;  Very small. Height: Very small. Habitat: Wet Areas;  Damp woods, edges of bogs and swamps. Lifespan: Perennial.   Books: Newcomb's Wildflower Guide: 28    Peterson's Field Guide to Wildflowers: 24    ROM Field Guide to Wildflowers of Ontario: 389    Native/Non-native: Native For more information visit: Ontario Wildflowers Photographs: 169 photographs available, of which 6 are featured on this page. SCROLL DOWN FOR PHOTOGRAPHS. Range Map is at the bottom of the page

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