Viola labradorica

Perennial

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Woods and grassy places.

Family: Violaceae
Height: 0.1 m / 1 ft
Sun, Semi-shade, Shade
Light, Medium and Heavy Soil
Moist

Plant Rating

Edible Uses: 3 of 5
Medicinal Uses: 0 of 5
Other Uses: 2 of 5

Native Habitat

Labrador Violet, Alpine violet, Johnny Jump-Up, Alpine Violet Viola labradorica native habitat is Woods and grassy places.

Edible Uses

Young leaves and flower buds - raw or cooked. A mild flavour, though the leaves soon become quite tough. The leaves make a very acceptable addition to salads. When added to soup they thicken it in much the same way as okra. A tea can be made from the leaves.