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Common blue violet

Viola sororia

Description:

Beyond its use as a common lawn and garden plant, Viola sororia has historically been used for food and for medicine. The flowers and leaves are edible, and some sources suggest the roots can also be eaten. The Cherokee used it to treat colds and headaches.

Habitat:

Wooded area

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Maria dB
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Maria dB

Chapel Hill, North Carolina, USA

Spotted on Mar 28, 2013
Submitted on May 4, 2013

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