Violets
Viola is a genus of flowering plants in the violet family Violaceae
It is the largest genus in the family, containing over 680 species
Most species are found in the temperate Northern Hemisphere
The terms viola and violet normally refer to small-flowered annuals or perennials, including wild species
Violet flowers are famous for their shades ranging from deep, sultry purples of the common blue violet
The flowers are formed from five petals
Viola typically have heart-shaped or reniform (kidney-shaped), scalloped leaves
The flowers are formed from five petals; four are upswept or fan-shaped with two per side, and there is one, broad, lobed lower petal pointing downward
Violet flowers are versatile and can thrive in a variety of conditions
Some Viola species are perennial plants, some are annual plants, and a few are small shrubs
Many species, varieties and cultivars are grown in gardens for their ornamental flowers
In horticulture the term pansy is normally used for those multi-colored, large-flowered cultivars which are raised annually or biennially from seed and used extensively in bedding
The terms viola and violet are normally reserved for small-flowered annuals or perennials, including the wild species
Viola odorata is used as a source for scents in the perfume industry
Violet is known to have a 'flirty' scent as its fragrance comes and goes
Violet is the traditional birth flower for February in English tradition
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