Viola rostrata, commonly called the long-spurred violet, is an herbaceous plant in the violet family (Violaceae).

It is native to eastern North America, where it is found in Canada and the United States, primarily in the Northeastern, Midwestern, and Appalachian regions.

[1] Its natural habitat is acidic mesic forests, often growing near Tsuga canadensis.

The cauline leaves are simple, toothed, ovate and acute.

The flowers are beardless, pale lilac with darker veins forming a darker centre eye.