Omnia SanaForaging Violets: How to Identify, Harvest and Use
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Abstract
Foraging guide warning that lesser celandine (Ficaria verna, fig buttercup), whose low-growing leaves closely resemble violet, is toxic to humans in most stages; it is distinguished by its glossy yellow flowers with 8-12 petals, whereas sweet violet has purple flowers with five uneven petals and heart-shaped leaves. Anchors the violet-versus-lesser-celandine confusion and the flower-colour/petal distinguishing test.
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Unruly Gardening 'Foraging Violets: How to Identify, Harvest and Use'. Available at: https://unrulygardening.com/foraging-violets/
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