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Canada Violet [Viola canadensis]

Flower       Flower      

Common Name: Canada Violet
Scientic Name: Viola canadensis
Colors: White
Months Appearing: August

Also called Tall White Violet. 8 to 16 inches in height, Stemed violet. 

Flower is white. Petals base is yellow with streaks of purple. Solitary in leaf axil. 1/2 inch diameter.

Leaves are heart shaped with course teeth.

Not spread by runners. 

Partial shade, Moist, humusy soils, Sleeping Bear National Park, Mi, 8/22, 3322,3324