Pale violet
Viola striata
Family: Violaceae
What it is like
A low herb. It keeps growing from year to year. It has a short thick underground stem or rhizome. The leaves at the base turn white quickly. The leaves on the stem are simple and 3-8 cm long. They are almost round and wider near the base and with a pointed tip. There are teeth along the edge. The leaf stalk is long. The flowers are cream or white. Each flower has a slender stalk. The flowers have 5 petals with purple veins. The fruit are round capsules. These are 5-10 mm long.
There are about 500 Viola species. It is rich in Vitamin C.
Where it is found
It is a temperate plant. It grows in damp soil.
Countries/locations it is found in
North America, USA
How it is used for food
The blossoms can be eaten fresh or made into jams, jellies, syrup or candy. The leaves and flwoers can be eaten raw or boiled and served as a vegetable.
Edible parts
Leaves, flowers
How it is grown
It can be grown from seeds.