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Prairie violet is perennial from a short underground stem
above stringy roots. Plants are usually about five or six inches tall.
The long-stalked leaves are divided into narrow segments. Early in the
season each plant bears several blue to dark purple flowers up to an
inch wide. These flowers often do not produce seed. Later, seed may
be produced from small petalless flowers that are self-pollinating and
form underground. The seed capsules at maturity may eject the seeds
with some force. Soil type dry, flowering time spring. Traditional and
folk remedies and uses for this species are; treats irritated mucus
membranes, laxative, loosen phlegm and induces vomiting.
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