Flower Properties

Property	Value
English Name	Pansy
MainColor	Violet
PlantType	Herb
Growth Type	Cultivated
Season	May
ImageUrl	Viola-001
Photographer	DP
Location
Human Toxicity	Non_Toxic

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

Generally safe, though large quantities could cause mild stomach upset.

Pet Toxicity

Not Toxic

Active Compounds

Flavonoids (anthocyanins), mucilage, saponins.