Field pansy
Viola arvensis
Family: Violaceae
What it is like
A herb. It grows for one or two years. It grows 5-50 cm tall. The leaves are 1-7 cm long by 1-2 cm wide. They have some hairs especially along the edges and veins. There are some teeth along the edge. There can be a few or many flowers. They are funnel shaped and yellow.
Where it is found
It is a Mediterranean plant. It grows in exposed places and abandoned fields. In Argentina it grows from sea level to 1,100 m above sea level.
Countries/locations it is found in
Africa, Argentina, Asia, Australia, Balkans, Belarus, Bosnia, Caucasus, Chile, Croatia, Europe, Falklands, Gerogia, Korea, Lithuania, Luxembourg, Mediterranean, North Africa, Russia, South Africa, Taiwan, Tasmania
How it is used for food
The leaves are boiled and eaten. The small flowers are eaten fresh in salads.
Edible parts
Flowers, leaves
How it is grown
Its other names
Local names
Bratki, Kokna volica, Koknja volica, Njvska vijolica, P'at'arvzala