Labrador violet
Viola labradorica
Family: Violaceae
What it is like
A low spreading herb. It grows 7-15 cm tall and wide. The leaves are heart shaped. The flowers are purple. They are at the end of short leafy stalks.
There are about 500 Viola species.
Where it is found
It is a temperate plant. It suits hardiness zones 2-8.
Countries/locations it is found in
Australia, Canada, Greenland, North America, USA
How it is used for food
Edible parts
Flowers, leaves
How it is grown
Plants can be grown by seeds.
Its other names
Local names
Synonyms
See Viola riviniana Purpurea group;