Viola japonica (Violaceae)

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Viola japonica
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The Viola japonica plant species is found in E. Asia - China, Japan, Korea. It is a member of the Violaceae family.

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Latin Name:  Viola japonica
Family:  Violaceae
Author:  Langsdorf.

Known Hazards:  None known

Mature Height:  0.2   Mature Width:

Habitat:  Lowland areas, C. and S. Japan[58]. Hillsides and damp places in China[147].

Cultivation Notes: Prefers a cool moist well-drained humus-rich soil in partial or dappled shade and protection from scorching winds. Tolerates sandstone and limestone soils but becomes chlorotic if the pH is too high. Prefers a pH between 6 and 6.5[200]. All members of this genus have more or less edible leaves and flower buds, though those species with yellow flowers can cause diarrhoea if eaten in large quantities[62, 85, 159].

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