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Wild Violets
Viola papilionacea
35.0537, -94.6236
Field Notes
Description:
The common wild violet is a native wildflower which tends to favor woods, thickets and stream banks. A low-growing perennial with heart-shaped leaves and large blue-violet flowers (sometimes yellow or white).
Habitat:
Wild violets are native to many areas throughout (central and eastern) Canada and the US. Although they are located in Europe, they are not as common.
Notes:
Edible parts: Violet flowers and leaves are edible with the leaves having a high level of vitamins A and C. They can be used in salads or cooked as greens. The flowers can be made into jellies, candied, or tossed into a salad.
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