From Flora of Indiana (1940) by Charles C. Deam

Rather frequent in the southern part of the state, becoming infrequent or absent in the northern part. No doubt many of the reports for Viola palmata should be referred to this species. In rich, dry woods, usually found in beech and sugar maple, beech and oak, and black oak and white oak woodland.

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Indiana Coefficient of Conservatism: C = 5

Wetland Indicator Status: FACU