Viola rotundifolia

Viola rotundifolia
This is one of two species of yellow-flowered violet in Connecticut. Note that this species has leaves and flowers on separate stalks, which arise directly from the base of the plant.

Round-Leaf Violet [English]: Viola rotundifolia
Round-Leaf Violet [English]: Viola orbiculata
Round-Leaf Vitex [English]: Vitex rotundifolia
Round-Leaf Water Cress [English]: Cardamine rotundifolia ...

The earliest Viola to bloom in the spring is Viola rotundifolia. V. rotundifolia springs forth from a rather rough rootstock that becomes horizontal as the plant ages.

Roundleaf Yellow Violet (Viola rotundifolia) is stemless or has basal leaves only.
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See also: Viola, Violet