Alaska Violet. Aleutian violet

Viola langsdorffii

Physical Characteristics

Viola langsdorffii is a PERENNIAL growing to 0.1 m (0ft 4in). It is in flower from April to May. The species is hermaphrodite (has both male and female organs) and is pollinated by Insects. Suitable for: light (sandy), medium (loamy) and heavy (clay) soils and prefers well-drained soil. Suitable pH: mildly acid and neutral soils. It can grow in semi-shade (light woodland) or no shade. It prefers moist soil.

Distribution

E. Asia. Western N. America - Alaska to Oregon.

Habitats

Bog Garden; Cultivated Beds;

Edible Uses

Edible Parts: Flowers Leaves Edible Uses: Tea Young leaves and flower buds - raw or cooked[172]. When added to soup they thicken it in much the same way as okra[85, 159]. Flowers - raw[172]. A tea can be made from the leaves[85].

Medicinal Uses

None known

Known Hazards

None known