

Violet
Botanical name: Violaceae
Violet
Botanical name: Violaceae

Species of Violet

Afrohybanthus
Rinorea
Cubelium

Violets
Heart-shaped leaves and delicate blossoms are popular characteristics shared by most violets. The fragrance of the flowers is interesting, as it contains a compound that inhibits olfactory receptors. This functions as a defense mechanism against herbivores. Nevertheless, certain extracts from violets are often used in perfumes.
Melicytus
Pombalia

Scientific Classification
