Viola labradorica

Read about Viola labradorica in the Standard Cyclopedia of Horticulture

Viola conspersa, Reichb. (V. canina var. Muhlenbergii, Gray). Plant glabrous, 3-6 in. high, with oblique often much-branched rootstock: lower lvs. cordate-orbicular, obtuse, crenate-serrate, not large (3/4 – 1 1/2 in. wide); upper lvs. rather smaller and somewhat acuminate: fls. many, pale violet (running to white), overtopping the foliage; lateral petals bearded: spur 2-4 lines long; sepals acute. Que. to Minn. and Ga., in low or shaded places. The above text is from the Standard Cyclopedia of Horticulture. It may be out of date, but still contains valuable and interesting information which can be incorporated into the remainder of the article. Click on "Collapse" in the header to hide this text.