Flower Properties
| Property | Value |
|---|---|
| English Name | Pansy |
| Scientific Name | Viola wittrockiana |
| MainColor | Purple |
| PlantType |  Herb |
| Distribution |  Cultivated |
| Season Found | May (Jun - Aug) |
| ImageUrl | Viola-001 |
| Photographer | DP |
| Location Found | Abbots Langley |
| Country Found | UK |
| Last Updated | 03 September 2026 |
| Photo Quality | B |
Flower Details
Description
A popular hybrid bedding plant with large, colourful flowers in shades of purple, yellow, blue, and white. Grown widely in UK gardens and containers.
Distribution
Artificial hybrid (Viola tricolor × other Viola species), cultivated globally.
Medicinal/Other Uses
Related species like Viola tricolor (heartsease) have a history in herbal medicine for skin and respiratory conditions. Pansies are mainly ornamental.
Edibility
Flowers and young leaves are edible, sometimes candied or used in salads.
Human Toxicity
Non_ToxicGenerally safe, though large quantities could cause mild stomach upset.
Pet Toxicity
Not Toxic
Active Compounds
Flavonoids (anthocyanins), mucilage, saponins.
Quality Issue
Flower only