Species of flowering plant in the family Violaceae
Viola canina, commonly known as heath dog-violet[2] and heath violet, is a species of the flowering plant in the violet family Violaceae. It is native to Europe, where it is found in heaths, fens, and moist woodlands, especially on acidic soils.[3]
It is a herbaceous perennial plant growing to 5–15 cm tall. The flowers are pale blue, produced from April to July. Colonies of plants may be extensive.[3]
It is host to the pathogenic fungi Puccinia violae and Ramularia lactea.[4]
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