Ivy-leaf violet
Viola banksii
Family: Violaceae
What it is like
A herb that keeps growing from year to year. It grows 17 cm tall and spreads 1-2 m wide. It has rings of green leaves 15-20m m long and 20-30 mm wide. It has a single flower in stalks 6-17 cm tall. They are white with violet centres. The fruit are brown and 9 mm by 4 mm in size.
The scientific name is ambiguous.
Where it is found
It is a temperate plant.
Countries/locations it is found in
Australia (country/location of origin)
How it is used for food
The flowers can be eaten or used in salads.
Edible parts
Flowers