Reichenbachiana Wild Violet (Viola reichenbachiana)

Family: Violaceae | Edibility: Edible (2/5)

UPDATE 30/08/2011: Viola reichenbachiana was originally incorrectly added to the database as Viola reichanbachiana.

Edible Parts & Harvest Seasons

Edible Parts: Flowers

Harvest Seasons: Early Summer, Spring

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. Some caution is advised if the plant has yellow flowers since these can cause diarrhoea if eaten in large quantities. — Young leaves and flower buds - raw or cooked.; When added to soup they thicken it in much the same way as okra.; Some caution is advised if the plant has yellow flowers since these can cause diarrhoea if eaten in large quantities.; A tea can be made from the leaves.

Habitat & North American Range

Woods, hedgebanks etc, usually on calcareous soils. (Zone 4, Zone 5, Zone 6, Zone 7, Zone 8)