Forbs of Treehaven

Violets Viola spp.

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Foliage Type: leaf Arrangement: simple, alternate

Distinguishing features:

Habitats:

  • dry mesic sites
  • mesic sites
  • wet mesic sites

Ecological Value:

Did You Know?

Violets

Uses / Ethnobotanical uses:

  • American Indians used root tea for pain in bladder region
  • root and leaves traditionally used to induce vomiting, poulticed for skin abrasions, boils

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 Copyright 1999, 2000, 2001. This page was created by H. Knodle, M. Luthin, D. Jakes, P. Vandersteen & R. Lundquist.

Last updated on September 30, 2001.

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