Kidney-leaved violet
Viola blanda var. renifolia

Family: Violaceae

What it is like

The leaves are kidney shaped. They have blunt tips and wavy edges with teeth. The flowers are on slender leafless stems. The flowers are small and white. The lower petals have purple veins. The seed capsule is long and purple. They split open when ripe. The seeds are brown.

Where it is found

It grows in damp shaded woodlands.

Countries/locations it is found in

Canada, North America

How it is used for food

Edible parts

Flowers, leaves

How it is grown

Its other names

Local names

Synonyms

Viola renifolia A. Gray;