This is a photo key for the genus Viola.

If you find a wild violet and are not sure what species it is this key may help you find the correct name.

It's simple to use. Just click on the picture that fits best to your plant and it will bring you to the next step. Continue these steps until you reached a page with photo's of just a single species and that's very likely the one you have.

Sometimes several characters of a plant are listed like flower colour as well as leaf shape. These multiple characters are there to increase the chance on a good decision for a next step. If any of the characters is unclear with your plant please note that the first character is the most important and the last one the least important.

It is also important that, when you want to name a plant, you take an average example of the population. If you take a odd specimen (like an albino or a mutated flower) you may end up with the wrong species.