Description

COMMON NAME Standardized: heartease
Other: European wild pansy, Johnny-jump-up, wild violet

BOTANICAL NAME Viola tricolor L.
Plant Family: Violaceae

INTRODUCTION The European or sweet violet is cultivated for its beautiful and fragrant flowers that are also used in perfumes, flavorings, and herbal medicines. Violets have been used in traditional folk medicine for thousands of years. The Greeks considered the violet a symbol of fertility and love, and were known to add it to any love potion that they made. The young leaves and flower buds can be eaten raw or cooked. They make a very good salad, and a tea made from the flower or leaves is equally as tasty.

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