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Viola pedatifida - Prairie Violet

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 petal less 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.