1. VIOLACEAE The Violet Family

2. VIOLACEAE shrubs or herbs 16 genera and 800 species
The leaves are alternate or rarely opposite, and are simple
flowers are bisexual

3. VIOLACEAE FLOWERS
perianth is differentiated into 5 distinct or nearly distinct imbricate sepals and 5 imbricate petals
androecium consists of 5, nearly sessile, distinct or connate stamens with anthers that are weakly coherent around the gynoecium
gynoecium consists of a single compound pistil of 3-5 carpels, a single style, and a superior ovary
The fruit is a capsule or berry.

4. Viola renifolia. Kidney-leaved violet
Life Cycle: Perennial
Height: 1 to 4 inches
Flower/fruit: White flowers  
Foliage: Broad heart-shaped leaves; does not produce runners
Site: Cool woods

5. Viola renifolia Distribution

6. Viola adunca. Dog violet
Prefers a cool moist well-drained soil
Perennial growing to 0.1m.
leaves are spade- or heart-shaped, sometimes with broadly wavy margins
five purple petals, the lower three with white bases and purple veining. The upper two petals may have hooked spurs at their tips
Edible Parts: Flowers; Leaves.
Edible Uses: Tea.
A blue dye can be obtained from the flowers