The tufted pansy, also known as the tufted violet, is a widely recognized flowering plant. Its common name is derived from its tufted appearance, which refers to the dense growth of leaves and flowers. Some synonyms for the tufted pansy include Viola cornuta, horned pansy, and violet horned pansy. It's also known as the tufted violet because of its characteristic small violet-colored flowers. Other names for the tufted pansy include Alpine horned violet, mountain pansy, and Viola tunicata. This popular plant is commonly used in gardens as a border, for mass planting, and as a ground cover plant.