Leaves spear-shaped. Flowers pale violet veined darker violet; spring. Seed grows readily in damp localities.

E Asia, SE Europe

Source: McLeod, J. (1997). Violaceae. In: Spencer, R.. Horticultural Flora of South-eastern Australia. Volume 2. Flowering plants. Dicotyledons. Part 1. The identification of garden and cultivated plants. University of New South Wales Press.