Foraging for Wild Violets: An Edible Early Spring Flower

Wild violets are an edible & medicinal "weed" that grows in most places

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They are a low growing plant that prefers shady wooded areas

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Wild violets have heart-shaped leaves & drooping flowers with 5 petals

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Both the leaves & blossoms are edible and are extremely high in vitamin C

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I like to infuse them in vinegar for homemade salad dressings

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Violets help soothe eczema & dry skin. For that reason, they make a wonderful addition to soap

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What other wild edibles can you forage this spring?

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