Viola palustris
Marsh Violet (Viola palustris) - Blossom
The marsh violet (Viola palustris ) is a species in the genus of violets ( Viola ).
Morphology
The bottom - violet is a perennial herbaceous plant that reaches the heights of growth 3-10 centimeters. An above-ground stem is missing, but the basal leaves are petiolate 1 to 5 cm long. The stems are rarely slightly winged at the top. The rounded to kidney-shaped leaves are 2-5 cm long and 2.5 to 5.5 cm wide. You are bald, serrated notched at the edge to and from light green color. Often the leaves are rolled long, with at the bottom clearly visible veins. The stipules are about ¼ as long as the stem of the corresponding sheet, and often skinned and white with very short fringe at the edge.
The species flowers from May to June, individual flowers on 4 to 10 cm long flower stems that arise in the axils of the basal leaves. Per basic rosette of leaves spring from 1 to 3 stalks. The basic color of the flowers is pale purple. They reach a diameter of up to 1.5 cm. The lateral petals are directed obliquely downward and at the bottom in small areas bearded. In particular, the lowest petal is veined dark purple. The spur is 3 to 5 mm long. The sepals are ovate with short rounded appendages. The seed matures in a triple furrowed seed capsule and is dark brown in color.
Occasionally, in addition to the pale purple plants also sporadically real albiotische white copies, but from this there are no other varieties.
Dissemination
The marsh violets need wet, acidic, humus-rich, nutrient-poor, sandy, peaty or clayey - peaty soil. The species colonized often flat and raised bogs, source horizons and silting areas of lakes. The species is completely absent in areas with limestone deposits and at altitudes above 2000 m.
The species is found in the western and north- eastern United States and across Eurasia. The stock in Germany goes back, however, in Hesse, the type has already been added to the warning list.
Medical benefits
The bottom - violet has a medical benefit. The plant contains salicylic acid and a tincture or a tea made from the plant can be administered in various diseases. The leaves are rich in vitamin C and A. In addition, the plant is said to have a disinfectant and antifungal activity.