[Rtolley]

Does anyone know what these leaves are called? They grow on the grounds in the bush. They're an odd heart-ish shaped leaf with a long stem. Inside the stem is a white stringy fibre (usually visible when you pick them). When you peel the fibre out it rips all the way up and it has a spearmint taste. I've been eating these since I was young. Any ideas as to what they're called ?!


Ryley

 

[Danaus29]

A picture of the whole plant would help.

 

[chickenista]

It's a violet.
Totally non-harmful in any way and lovely in the spring.
You can make violet jelly and just the violet 'tea' that you use for the jelly is delicious!

 

[Rtolley]

A picture of the whole plant would help.

The whole plant is the leaf! It's a really odd plant. Fairly long stem on them!


Ryley

 

[Rtolley]

It's a violet.
Totally non-harmful in any way and lovely in the spring.
You can make violet jelly and just the violet 'tea' that you use for the jelly is delicious!

Really? A violet? That's so weird! How do you make the tea?


Ryley

 

[WildernesFamily]

See here for more info: http://www.homesteadingtoday.com/country-living-forums/plant-tree-identification/514482-violet.html

They are a wonderful ground cover

 

[Rtolley]

See here for more info: http://www.homesteadingtoday.com/country-living-forums/plant-tree-identification/514482-violet.html

They are a wonderful ground cover

Thank you!! Gorgeous! And delicious!


Ryley