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.