Lophion rugulosum (Greene) Lunell, syn of var. rugulosa
Viola scopulorum (A.Gray) Greene, syn of var. scopulorum
Viola canadensis is a flowering plant in the
Violaceae family. It is commonly known as Canadian white violet, Canada violet, tall white violet, or white violet. It is widespread across much of
Canada and the
United States, from
Alaska to
Newfoundland, south as far as
Georgia and
Arizona.[4] It is a perennial herb and the Latin-specific epithet canadensis means of Canada.[5]
Viola canadensis bears white blooms with yellow bases and sometimes streaks of purple. The
petals are purple-tinged on the backside. The leaves are
heart-shaped, with
coarse, rounded teeth.[6][7][8]
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"Viola canadensis". The PLANTS Database (plants.usda.gov). Greensboro, North Carolina: National Plant Data Team. Retrieved 18 December 2017.