Article Nº 3797 Plant Vol. III · p. 736
Violet (Viola adorata var. maderensis)
Original title: Violeta (Viola adorata var. maderensis)
A perennial violet common in inland ravines of Madeira, whose scented flowers are emollient and diaphoretic; an unscented violet also occurs.
A perennial plant of the family Violaceae, common in the ravines of the interior of Madeira. Its gently scented flowers are emollient and diaphoretic. There is also on the island a violet with unscented flowers, whose botanical name is Viola silvatica var. Riviniana.
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