Dwarf Marsh Violet (Viola epipsila)

Family: Violaceae | Edibility: Edible (3/5)

UPDATE 23/08/2011: This plant was incorrectly named in the database as Viola epipsela. Viola epipsila is a synonym of Viola palustris L..

Edible Parts & Harvest Seasons

Edible Parts: Flowers

Harvest Seasons: Spring, Early Summer

Flavor & Culinary Uses

Young leaves and flower buds - raw or cooked. When added to soup they thicken it in much the same way as okra. Flowers - raw. A tea can be made from the leaves. — Young leaves and flower buds - raw or cooked.; When added to soup they thicken it in much the same way as okra.; A tea can be made from the leaves.

Habitat & North American Range

Cool swampy places. (Zone 4, Zone 5, Zone 6, Zone 7, Zone 8)