Violets

Viola spp.

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