Milky-white violet is a small East Asian with creamy white flowers and leaves clustered at its base. It is not native to the United States.
Appearance
Growth form
This stemless-looking perennial grows about 4–7 in (10–18 cm) tall, with its leaves gathered at the base.
Leaves
The leaves range from narrow triangles to long ovals, with shallow rounded teeth and leaf stalks without flat edges.
Flowers
The flowers are creamy white and about 0.6–0.75 in (1.5–1.9 cm) across. The side petals are hairy inside, and the behind the flower is short and rounded.
Fruit
The smooth, oval is about 0.25–0.35 in (6–9 mm) long and holds small brown seeds.
Where it lives
Typical habitats
grassy slopes
open ground
low-elevation meadows
Range
Its native range extends from eastern China to Korea. It is not native to the United States.
Preferred conditions
In eastern China, it grows in open grassy places.
Life cycle
Reproduction
After flowering, the capsule matures and opens to release seeds.