Viola Canina is a small, delicate violet flower that grows in meadows and forests throughout Europe. The flower is also known by several other names, including wild pansy, heartsease, and field pansy. In some regions, it is called dog violet or dogtooth violet. The flower has a long history of medicinal use and was once thought to cure a variety of ailments. In European folklore, it is said that the flower's heart shaped petals represent a lover's token of affection. Despite its many names, the Viola Canina remains an iconic symbol of wild beauty and natural grace.