Violet Flower Leaves. The leaves typically bear rounded teeth and are smooth. Aug 26 2019 African violets Saintpaulia ionantha are native to the coastal woods of east Africa but they have become popular indoor plants in the United States.
Violet flowers are edible and gorgeous making them a nice garnish to any meal. Although in some areas they are considered annuals or biennials wild violets often self-seed coming back each year in unexpected locations. The flowers are characteristically irregular and most have a little rounded tail nectar spur if you turn them over.
While some people view this plant as a fine wildflower others regard it as a stubborn perennial lawn weed.
They make a small basal rosette of leaves. Its fresh leaves make for a delicious salad. Aug 26 2019 African violets Saintpaulia ionantha are native to the coastal woods of east Africa but they have become popular indoor plants in the United States. A seasonal springtime flower violets are often among the first plants to peek their little flowering heads up towards the sun.