Common Blue Violet
Viola sororia — Violaceae
Italiano: Viola americana — Blue violet
Description
Common Blue Violet (Viola sororia) belongs to the Violaceae family and is native to NAmerica. It thrives in Lawns, Woodland edges, Gardens environments across regions including Eastern USA, Canada. Botanically, Common Blue Violet is leaves salad vitamin C. Flowers candied. Native American food.. It is also known locally as Blue violet. The edible parts include Leaves, Flowers. With an edibility rating of 8/10, it ranks as an excellent wild food source. Harvesting is best done during April, March and May. Nutritionally, Common Blue Violet stands out for its Vitamin K (50.0mg, 42% DV), Vitamin C (30.0mg, 33% DV) and Vitamin A (100.0mg, 11% DV). It also provides 2.5g protein and 2.0g dietary fiber per 100g serving. In the kitchen, Common Blue Violet offers a Mild fresh flavor profile. Raw leaves candied flowers. Common culinary applications include salad, candied flowers. Popular preparations include Candied violet flowers, Violet leaf salad, Sauteed greens with garlic, Wild green pesto. For storage, fresh 3d. Safety note: No toxicity. Antinutrient content is saponins trace. Always verify identification with at least three independent botanical sources before consumption.
🌿 Foraging Tips
🍳 Recipe: Candied violet flowers
This is one of the traditional ways to prepare this wild edible plant. Always ensure proper plant identification before cooking.
Edibility
Harvest Calendar
Nutrition (per 100g)
Culinary Uses: salad, candied flowers Storage: Fresh 3d
Recipes
- Candied violet flowers
- Violet leaf salad
- Sauteed greens with garlic
- Wild green pesto
- Leafy green soup
- Wild Common Blue Violet salad
- Foraged Common Blue Violet pesto
- Roasted Common Blue Violet
