Viola populifolia, commonly known as the downy yellow violet or white violet, is a herbaceous perennial plant that belongs to the Violaceae family. It is a small plant that grows up to 6 inches (15 cm) tall and 12 inches (30 cm) wide. The plant produces heart-shaped leaves that are hairy and have a distinct yellow-green color. The flowers of Viola populifolia are white with a yellow center and have five petals.