Family: Violaceae
smooth yellow violet, yellow forest violet, yellow violet
[Viola eriocarpa Schwein.]
David G. Smith
University of Wisconsin - Madison (WIS-VP)
Etymology: Viola: a classical Latin name for violets
Plants: erect, perennial, 4"-18" tall forb, with less hairs than Viola pubescens var. pubescens; stems leafy
Leaves: 2-4 leaves near the top, usually less than 2 times long as wide, toothed, wide heart-shaped base, plus several long-stalked basal leaves
Flowers: yellow, 5-parted, 1"-1 1/2" wide, petals with brownish veins near the base, 2 side petals bearded; solitary, stalked, from the leaf axils; blooms April-June
Fruits: capsule
Habitat: dry; woods, forests; in rich soil
Conservation Status: Native
Plants: erect, perennial, 4"-18" tall forb, with less hairs than Viola pubescens var. pubescens; stems leafy
Leaves: 2-4 leaves near the top, usually less than 2 times long as wide, toothed, wide heart-shaped base, plus several long-stalked basal leaves
Flowers: yellow, 5-parted, 1"-1 1/2" wide, petals with brownish veins near the base, 2 side petals bearded; solitary, stalked, from the leaf axils; blooms April-June
Fruits: capsule
Habitat: dry; woods, forests; in rich soil
Conservation Status: Native
USDA Plants Database: Federal Distribution and detailed information including photos David G. Smith's "Delaware Wilflowers": Beautiful photographs; descriptions
