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Viola obliqua Marsh blue violet (1 Page of 5) The Viola obliqua plant species is found in Eastern N. America - Quebec to Ontario and south to Georgia. It is a member of the Violaceae family. Common gardeners may know the plant as Marsh blue violet. Some home gardeners know the variety as V. cucullata. Ait. Cultivation | Propagation | General Uses Medicinal | Edible Uses Latin Name: Viola obliqua Common Name: Marsh blue violet Family: Violaceae Author: Hill. Known Hazards: None known Mature Height: 0.15 Mature Width: 0.15 Habitat: Wet places, often in open woods[187]. Wet meadows, springs, bogs, swamps etc[43].
Medicinal Information: An infusion of the plant has been used in the treatment of coughs, colds and dysentery[257]. A poultice of the leaves has been used to reduce the pain of headaches[257].
A poultice of the crushed root has been applied to boils[257].
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