Violets with yellow flowers, such as the round-leaf yellow violet, which grows in swamps (V. rotundifolia), are edible as well. Another tasty species is the swamp blue violet (Viola cucullata), easy to distinguish because its flower rises high above the basal leaves.

How can you tell if wild violets are edible?

Violets have heart-shaped leaves, which are available throughout the growing season. The leaf edges are scalloped or saw-toothed. Some leaves are “shorter, fatter and rounder” hearts, and some are long and lean like this one above. If you look at the leaves of the yellow violet, the scalloping is very shallow.

Are any violets poisonous?

Violet is not a poisonous plant and its possible toxicity is mainly due to improper use or in higher doses than recommended. It is considered a safe plant in general. Its possible adverse effects may be due mainly to the high content of saponins of the root.