Common Blue Violet
Viola papilionacea
Family: Violaceae
What it is like
A herb.
There are about 500 Viola species. The leaves are high in Vitamin A & C.
Where it is found
It is a temperate plant.
Countries/locations it is found in
Asia, Korea, North America, Slovenia, USA
How it is used for food
The young leaves are cooked and served like spinach. The flowers are made into jams, jellies, sweetmeats, syrup and salads.
Edible parts
Flowers, leaves
How it is grown
Its other names
Local names
Metuljasta vijolica
Synonyms
See Viola sororia;