Plants of the Castlemaine District
Showy Violet - native (Viola betonicifolia)
Family: Violaceae (Violet family).
Occurrence: Uncommon. Grows in wetter forests.
Recognise:
- it is a tufted plant
- the long-stalked leaves are tapering
- its purple flowers are on slender stems.
Name. Betonicifolia: leaves like Betony.
Photos 1: Metcalfe 2: Mt Buffalo.
