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Viola edulis

Also known as: Viola esculenta Elliott ex Greene +3 more
  • Viola esculenta Elliott ex Greene
  • Viola heterophylla (Elliott) Muhl. ex Leconte
  • Viola palmata var. esculenta (Elliott ex Greene) D.B.Ward
  • Viola palmata var. heterophylla Elliott
Botanical Data
  • Taxonomic Rank: Species
  • Botanical Family: Violaceae
  • WCVP Morphological Data: Recorded natively as a perennial.

Viola edulis is a herbaceous perennial belonging to the Violaceae family. Naturally occurring in North America, this species is primarily associated with temperate conditions. It belongs to the highly diverse genus Viola, which contains over 850 distinct species.

Macro Climate
Temperate
Plant Type
Herbaceous Perennial

Native Range

Continents (WGSRPD)
NORTHERN AMERICA
Regions (WGSRPD)
Southeastern U.S.A.
Botanical Countries (WGSRPD L3)
Georgia, Maryland, North Carolina, South Carolina, Virginia

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