Australian Bush Tucker Bites presents Native Violet (Viola banksii).

First described in 1770 at Botany Bay, it was likely used by Indigenous Australians for tens of thousands of years before that.

It is a wonderful edible groundcover that even tolerates light foot traffic. We have it planted on the steps in our rockery as a perfect no-mow green edible delight!

The native bees love it, and various small reptiles use it as habitat. The leaves die off during dry spells but the hardy rootstock survives and the leaves reappear with rainfall.

There are no known medicinal uses but the kidney-shaped leaves might indicate some if you follow the Doctrine of Signatures!

Edible flowers are a fantastic way to brighten up a salad or baking and these delicate delights are perfect! They flower all year round in a subtropical climate.