Content
- The March violet as a garden plant - a profile
- The characteristics of the March violet at a glance
- The particularly natural charm of the March violet
- The violet in the modern kitchen
- Tips
The March violet is not only beautiful to look at, it is also edible
The March violet as a garden plant - a profile
Of all the different types of violet, the violet is one of the best-known representatives of this plant family. After all, many myths and legends have been around this plant for many centuries.
The characteristics of the March violet at a glance
The particularly natural charm of the March violet
In nature, violets often grow on the edge of settlements, in bushes and on the edges of roads. They can also be cultivated well in the garden, as they can reproduce well in a suitable location (not least by the help of ants in the self-sowing). The flowers of the March violets are much more inconspicuous than those of the pansies, but this is just the charm of this until about the Second World War in Germany grown as a cut flower ornamental plant. In the history of cultural history, the flowers of the March violets are symbolic of modesty and humility. According to tradition, Napoleon is said to have carried two dried violets in a capsule for romantic reasons. But the characteristic fragrance with which these spring messengers can enrich every garden is also beguiling. This was and still is used for the production of fragrant perfumes.
The violet in the modern kitchen
In recent years, not only the use of the March violet as a traditional natural medicine has experienced a certain renaissance, but also the use of the edible flowers in the kitchen. Thus, for example, many fresh summer salads and soups with some artfully draped violet flowers miss the finishing touch. Violet flowers can also be candied with sugar and thus used for the elaborate decoration of pies and other desserts.
Tips
If you want to collect the flowers of the March violets for use in the kitchen, then you should either do this in your own garden or in more remote locations. The violet vegetation often present along the edges of the road is often contaminated by walkers with dogs or road traffic.