Russian violet
Viola suavis

Family: Violaceae

What it is like

A herb. It forms clumps. It spreads by short thick stolons or runners. The leaves are broadly oval and heart shaped at the base. They can be 4-20 cm long. The flowers are 2 cm across. They are violet with a white centre. They have a scent.

Where it is found

It is a temperate plant.

Countries/locations it is found in

Africa, Caucasus, Central Asia, Europe, Kyrgyzstan, Norway, North Africa, Russia, Scandinavia, Slovenia, Tajikistan

How it is used for food

Edible parts

Flowers ?, nectar ?

How it is grown

Its other names

Local names

Beraudova vijolica

Synonyms

Viola pontica W. Becker; Viola segobricensis Pau; Viola sepincola Jord.; Viola suavis var. segobricensis (Pau) O. Bolòs & Vigo;