description Smooth Yellow Violet Overview
Smooth yellow violet is a North American woodland violet often treated as Viola pubescens var. eriocarpa, although some botanical authorities recognize it separately as Viola eriocarpa. It produces yellow spring flowers marked with dark veins and grows in rich deciduous woods and shaded slopes. Compared with the typical downy yellow violet, its stems and leaves are generally less hairy, which accounts for the common name.
help Smooth Yellow Violet FAQ
What is the scientific name of Smooth Yellow Violet?
Smooth Yellow Violet is often listed as Viola pubescens var. eriocarpa, while some authorities treat it as the separate species Viola eriocarpa. Those names refer to the yellow-flowered woodland violet in this catalog item.
How can I identify Viola eriocarpa in spring?
Look for yellow spring flowers marked with dark veins. The smooth foliage and stems help distinguish Viola eriocarpa from more noticeably hairy violets.
Where does Smooth Yellow Violet grow?
Viola eriocarpa grows in rich deciduous woods and other fertile woodland habitats. Its preference for forest settings is a useful clue when separating it from yellow violets of open fields.
Why are two Latin names used for Smooth Yellow Violet?
Older references may use Viola pubescens var. eriocarpa, while other botanical authorities use Viola eriocarpa. The difference reflects taxonomic treatment rather than two different plants sold under the same name.
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