Canada Violet
Viola canadensis

Family: Violet (Violaceae)
AKA: White Violet, Tall White Violet, Canadian White Violet
Photo taken on: July 23, 2005
Location: Lake Irwin, GV, CO
Life Zones: Foothills to subalpine
Habitat: Moist woods

Grows to 16" with heart-shaped leaves. The center of the flower is yellow with purple stripes on the lower petal. The back of the petals are purplish.

Flora of North America reference.