Sweet White Violet

Description:

A fragrant, white Violet with leaves and flowers on separate, reddish stalks rising from underground stem. Runners present. Similar to some other small white violets, but the upper petals are reflexed, a key identification characteristic.

Habitat:

USA: AL , CT , DE , GA , IA , IL , IN , KY , MA , MD , ME , MI , MN , NC , ND , NH , NJ , NY , OH , PA , RI , SC , TN , VA , VT , WI , WV Canada: MB , NB , NL , NS , ON , PE , QC , SK Native Distribution: Quebec south through New England to Maryland and upland to Georgia; west to Tennessee, Ohio, Indiana, Illinois, Wisconsin, and Minnesota. Native Habitat: Rich woods.

Notes:

Spotted growing on a hillside in the mountains of Ellijay, GA.