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Sweet Violet - Plant Information

plant description

General - height 15 cm, spread 30 cm, semi-evergreen, rhizomatous perennial
Leaves - ovate to heart-shaped
Flowers - dark purple, white or yellow, sweetly scented
Fruit - globose, three-lobed capsules

parts used

leaves, flowers, root, essential oil

harvest

Whole plants, leaves and flowers are collected during flowering season. Roots are collected in autumn.

Sweet Violet - Herb Uses