Viola odorata, Sweet Violet
 
Scientific name:  Viola odorata
Common name  Sweet Violet
Hebrew name:  סגל ריחני,
Family:  Violaceae, סגליים


 
Life form (Raunkiaer):  Hemicryptophyte
Leaves:  Alternate, rosette
Flowers:  Violet
Flowering Period:  April, May
Habitat:  Mediterranean maquis and forest
Distribution:   The Mediterranean Woodlands and Shrublands, Montane vegetation of Mt. Hermon
Summer shedding:  Ephemeral