Viola odorata

Viola odorata
Scientific classification
Kingdom: Plantae
Clade: Tracheophytes
Clade: Angiosperms
Clade: Eudicots
Clade: Rosids
Order: Malpighiales
Family: Violaceae
Genus: Viola
Species:
V. odorata
Binomial name
Viola odorata
Subspecies
  • Viola odorata subsp. odorata
  • Viola odorata subsp. stolonifera (J.J.Rodr.) J.J.Orell & Romo
Synonyms
  • Viola hirta var. odorata (L.) Fiori
  • Viola hirta subsp. odorata (L.) Fiori
  • Viola martii subsp. odorata (L.) Schimp. & Spenn.

Viola odorata is a species of flowering plant in the family Violaceae. The small hardy herbaceous perennial is commonly known as wood violet, sweet violet, English violet, common violet, florist's violet, or garden violet.

The plant is native to Eurasia. The leaves and flowers are edible and have been used to make fragrances.

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