Viola striata

Viola striata is a species of violet known by the common names striped cream violet[1] and creamy violet.

It is native to eastern North America, with its distribution being centered in interior areas away from the coastal plain.

[2] Its preferred habitat is mesic forests.

It is a small, caulescent, perennial herb that has purple-striped white flowers in the spring.

[3] The leaves and blossoms are edible; the latter can be used to make jelly.