Etymology: Viola: a classical Latin name for violets
Plants: perennial forb, basically stemless
Flowers: purple, 5-parted, 1"-1 1/2" wide
Conservation Status: Introduced - persisting and spreading
Plants: perennial forb, basically stemless
Flowers: purple, 5-parted, 1"-1 1/2" wide
Conservation Status: Introduced - persisting and spreading
WIS DNR-Bureau of Endangered Resources: Detailed information on Wisconsin invasive species including decription, habitats, control methods USDA Plants Database: Federal Distribution and detailed information including photos USDA Agricultural Research Service (ARS): Images of seeds, fruits, embryos, etc. USDA Agricultural Research Service (ARS): Images of seeds, fruits, embryos, etc. Southwest School of Botanical Medicine: Britton & Brown Illustrated Flora - 2nd Edition (1913) "An Illustrated Flora of the Northern United States and Canada"