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Viola canadensis

Canadian violet

Other common names
hens
tall white violet
Synonyms
Viola albiflora
Botanical details
Family
Violaceae
Native to GB / Ireland
No
Genus

Viola

Genus description

Viola can be annuals, biennials or deciduous or evergreen perennials, with simple or pinnately lobed leaves and 5-petalled flowers of characteristic shape

Name status

Correct

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