Threepart Violet, Viola tripartite, is a species of violet that is native to rich, mesic forests over calcareous rocks. It is a small perennial herb that has yellow flowers in the spring. Threepart Violet shows its brownish-purple-striated yellow blossoms in mid-spring. It grows up to about a foot tall, and has alternate leaves in the upper part of the stem. There are usually three lobes, although that may vary.