The Downy Yellow Violet is a native, perennial wildflower in Wisconsin. It reaches a height of 8 to 16 inches. It has several 3/4-inch yellow flowers per plant. Its flowers have 5 petals with several dark purple veins. Each flower grows on its own stalk. It has hairy heart-shaped, alternate leaves with round or scalloped teeth. It grows in wet, cool, shade, in deciduous woodlands. (EW)