Viola violacea
Family: Violaceae
What it is like
A herb. It grows 3-8 cm tall.
There are about 500 Viola species.
Where it is found
It is a temperate plant. It grows up to 1,000 m above sea level.
Countries/locations it is found in
Asia, China, Japan, Korea
How it is used for food
The leaves and flower buds are eaten raw or cooked. The leaves can be sued for tea drinks.
Edible parts
Leaves, flower buds.