Johnny-Jump-Up

Latin, Viola tricolor; Pennsylfaanisch, Freischamgraut—“FRY-shom-grout”

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Published 1993

About

A spring garden flower used extensively in former times as a garnish in spring salads. The leaves were used to thicken soups; hence the alternate name wild okra.

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Glossary of Pennsylvania Dutch Food Terms

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