Viola lanceolata
Bog White Violet, Eastern Water Violet
Other regional names: Lance Leaf Violet +2 more
- Lance Leaf Violet
- Lance Leaved Violet
- Strap Leaf Violet
Also known as: Viola denticulosa Pollard +2 more
- Viola denticulosa Pollard
- Viola lanceolata subsp. lanceolata
- Viola lanceolata var. lanceolata
Botanical Data
- Taxonomic Rank: Species
- Botanical Family: Violaceae
- WCVP Morphological Data: Recorded natively as a perennial.
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Viola lanceolata (commonly known as Bog White Violet or Eastern Water Violet) is a herbaceous perennial belonging to the Violaceae family. Naturally occurring in North America, this species is primarily associated with temperate conditions. It belongs to the highly diverse genus Viola, which contains over 850 distinct species.
Macro Climate
Temperate
Plant Type
Herbaceous Perennial
Native Range
Continents (WGSRPD)
NORTHERN AMERICA
Regions (WGSRPD)
Eastern Canada, North-Central U.S.A., Northeastern U.S.A., South-Central U.S.A., Southeastern U.S.A.
Botanical Countries (WGSRPD L3)
Arkansas, Connecticut, Delaware, District of Columbia, Illinois, Indiana, Iowa, Kansas, Kentucky, Maine, Maryland, Massachusetts, Michigan, Minnesota, Missouri, Nebraska, New Brunswick, New Hampshire, New Jersey, New York, Newfoundland, North Carolina, Nova Scotia, Ohio, Oklahoma, Ontario, Pennsylvania, Prince Edward I., Québec, Rhode I., South Carolina, Tennessee, Texas, Vermont, Virginia, West Virginia, Wisconsin
Introduced Range
Plants flagged as 'Introduced' have been transported outside their native historical range by human activity. While many are common ornamentals, some may become naturalized or invasive in local environments. Local ecological guidelines require verification prior to planting.
Botanical Countries (Non-Native)
British Columbia, Colombia, Oregon, Venezuela, Washington