Canada Violet - Viola canadensis " (Violet family - Violaceae) "
Canada Violet - Viola canadensis " (Violet family - Violaceae) " Note the yellow base of petals and purplish tinge on back of petals. Leaves and flowers are on the same stalk. Stems are purplish with scattered hairs. Relatively short stalks. 8 - 16 in.
This is the tallest member of the violet family. Leaves are broadly oval or heart-shaped with pointed tops and toothed margins. Flowers appear in April and may continue to bloom through July or later. Grow in rich woods up to altitudes of 4,000 ft.
