Dog violet

Leaf-edge makes clear change of direction at tip rather than being rounded there as in Marsh Violet. All leaves are heart-shaped, about as long as broad. Plants ahve a basal non-flowering leaf-rosette with flowers arising on side-branches or from buds on roots.

Other features: Lower petal white at innermost end, with area of dark vertical veins just below this. Flower has a long spur which is notched at the end.