Viola missouriensis, the Missouri violet, is a species of flowering plant in the family Violaceae, native to the central United States. An annual or perennial plant, it can reach up to 15 cm (6 in), and have lavender, purple, or (occasionally) white flowers.
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Is it poisonous?
We have no record of Missouri Violet being toxic, poisonous or venomous. That is not proof that it is safe. Never eat, touch or handle a wild plant, mushroom or animal on the strength of an identification; ask someone qualified.
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Classification
- Kingdom
- Plantae
- Phylum
- Tracheophyta
- Class
- Magnoliopsida
- Order
- Malpighiales
- Family
- Violaceae
- Genus
- Viola
- Species
- Viola missouriensis
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