Wood violet, Common violet
Viola riviniana
Family: Violaceae
What it is like
A perennial plant. It grows 10-20 cm high and 25-40 cm wide. The leaves are heart-shaped. The flowers are purple-blue and without a scent.
There are about 500 Viola species.
Where it is found
It is a temperate plant. It is frost hardy. It suits hardiness zones 5-9.
Countries/locations it is found in
Africa, Australia, Britain, Europe, Luxembourg, Mediterranean, Morocco, North Africa, Norway, Romania, Scandinavia, Slovenia, Switzerland
How it is used for food
Edible parts
Flowers, leaves
How it is grown
Its other names
Local names
Rivinova vijolica, Skogfiol