Viola hirsutula
Brainerd
Southern wood violet
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Summary
Source: WikipediaViola hirsutula, common name southern woodland violet, is a perennial species of violet found in the eastern United States.
Description
A small herbaceous violet in the Violaceae family found in temperate regions, belonging to a diverse genus of approximately 500 species.
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Edible Uses
The flowers are reportedly edible.
Distribution
It is a temperate plant.
Where It Grows
North America, USA,
Notes
There are about 500 Viola species.
References (2)
- Elias, T.S. & Dykeman P.A., 1990, Edible Wild Plants. A North American Field guide. Sterling, New York p 116
- Rhodora 9:98. 1907
