Kingdom Plantae Family Violaceae Scientific name Viola canadensis Rank Species | Order Malpighiales Genus Viola Higher classification Violet | |
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Similar Violet, Viola adunca, Viola pubescens, Violaceae, Viola blanda | ||
Minnesota native plant canada violet viola canadensis
Viola canadensis is more 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.
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.
The species is threatened or endangered in some areas, though abundant in others.
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