Manchurian Violet (Viola mandshurica)

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

UPDATE 23/08/2011: Viola mandshurica was incorrectly named in the database as Viola mandschurica.

Edible Parts & Harvest Seasons

Edible Parts: Roots/Tubers, Flowers

Harvest Seasons: Early Summer, Fall, Spring, Winter

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. A tea can be made from the leaves. Root - cooked. — 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

Grassy places and fields in lowland and hills all over Japan. (Zone 7, Zone 8, Zone 9, Zone 10)