Plant Name:  Viola

Botanical Name: Viola odorata.

Note:  This plant was added to the garden when it was first the Southwestern Edible Garden.  It is not a plant mentioned on the Tribal list but is a wild edible that could have been utilized by the Native people.

Native Name:  Unknown.

Height/Physical Description:  8 inches tall and 1.5 feet wide.  Bright green, heart-shaped leaves with purple, pink or white flowers in Spring.

Use:  Food.  Edible leaves and flowers can be used for greens.

Harvesting:  Pinch leaves and flowers as needed.

Preparation:  Can be eaten fresh as greens or added to soups.