Common Dog-violet
Viola riviniana
A delicate violet with heart-shaped leaves and pale purple blooms, lacking the sweet scent of some other violets. “Dog-violet” refers to its unscented nature (unlike sweet violets). On Lihou, you might spot these charming flowers in damp or slightly shaded spots.
- Habitat: Grassland, woodland edges, banks, and sometimes coastal nooks
- When to See: Flowers in spring (March–May)
- Length: Usually under 10 cm