Question: Hi I found this little plant in my yard and I'm wondering what plant it it and if it's edible …
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Question
Hi I found this little plant in my yard and I'm wondering what plant it it and if it's edible ( next to some dandelions in my lawn). Thank you for your time😁
Answer
Dear Sorgenman, the flowers you have posted belong to a species of Viola (violet). On lawns, hybrid individuals with Viola cucullata (marsh violet) and/or Viola sororia (woolly violet) are common. These are edible species, both the leaves and the flowers. You can enjoy them raw in salads, etc. It is always good to try a small serving first if this is a new food to identify how your body reacts to it. Enjoy.
