Violet – flowers that are found in colours other than violet also. Yellow, blue, white and cream. Seen here are yellow flowers with fine streaks on them. There are flowers that have petals which have blotches on them and these are the pansies. Belonging to the same family.
Viola flowers are edible. Newly opened flowers are used to decorate food. Young leaves can be consumed raw or cooked. Essences have been extracted from the flowers too.
Botanical name: Viola spp. Family: Violaceae (Violet family)
Flower pictures taken at Lodhi Gardens, New Delhi 
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