Ivy-leaf Violet - native (Viola banksii)

Family: Violaceae (Violet family).

Other names: It was formerly included in Viola hederacea, which is now considered to be restricted to Tasmania.

Occurrence: Moderately common in wetter forests.

Recognise:

• it is a spreading plant
• the broader than long
• its flowers are white or pale lilac on slender stems
• the centre of the flowers are a deeper purple.

Photos: Garden specimens.