#yellow violets

[littlelarajean]

I wanted to see my favorite flowers, so I risked life and limb in the woods of Tennessee to find just a few of these lovely wild violets.

Total ticks flung from my pants: 10+

Lingering anxiety that every tickle is a tick I missed: level 10000000 very uncomfortable

Possibly not worth it. But hey, it’s nice outside!

[mountrainiernps]

Common low-elevation forest wildflowers to look for are yellow violets (Viola ssp.), which look so similar that it can be hard to tell the species apart. Two common species, Evergreen Violet (V. sempervirens) and Roundleaf Violet (V. orbiculate), both have similar flowers with five yellow petals with maroon veins on the lower three petals. This year is shaping up to be a good one for violets, with large patches blooming along the Twin Firs Trail and the Trail of the Shadows in Longmire. Have you seen violets blooming in the park?

For updates on what’s blooming where visit https://go.nps.gov/RainierWildflower

Unfamiliar with Mount Rainier’s wildflower species? Check out the wildflower guide at https://go.nps.gov/RainierWildflowerGuide

NPS Photo of a yellow violet along the Trail of the Shadows, 5/8/24.

[crudlynaturephotos]

[photozoi]

Yellow blossoms of the Pacific Northwest.

Forsythia, yellow violets, Oregon Grape.

[mdeanstrauss]

Deja vu…

And I feel Like I’ve been here before Feel Like I’ve been here before And you know it makes me wonder…

[fullofwishstudio]

@willybear_dreamer

[bigkittenbread]

Accidental effect : had my phone in a clear sandwich bag while outside and the flash was on when I photographed some yellow violets. No editing.

[misskalbos]

YELLOW VIOLET From herbalriot.tumblr.com : Planetary association: Venus Deity Association: Zeus Element: Water Magickal Uses: Protection, Love, Lust, Luck, Wishes, Peace, Healing. Violets are an herb of love and protection. Violet crowns (chaplets) are said to cure headaches, dizziness, bring sleep, and calm anger. Violets are mixed with lavender, apple blossoms, yarrow, and roses in love potions. The leaf is a protecion from all evil. Mixed with Lavender, the flowers are a powerful live stimulant and also arouse lust. Custom says that if you pick the first violet of spring your dearest wish will be granted. Violets offers us the virtues of modesty, simplicity, serenity and peace, and they are a source of inspiration and good fortune for women. Violets have been associated with the death of the young. With periwinkle they are said to bring comfort to a grieving heart and are well suited for planting upon a child’s grave. they are used in rituals of death and dying or placed on the altar when prayers are offered to keep the child’s memory healthy and alive. There is much magick to be had in these simple flowers. Draws prophetic dreams and visions, stimulates creativity, and promotes peace & tranquility. Violet leaf provides protection from all evil. Violet crowns are said to cure headaches and bring sleep. Carry or give to newly married couples or new baby & mother to bring luck to the bearer. Keep a spray of violets on the altar to enhance night magick. Wear the leaves in a green sachet to help heal wounds and prevent evil spirits from making the wounds worse. Guards against deception and creates an atmosphere of trust and honesty. According to the Medieval Doctrine of Signatures, every plant was put on this earth by God for the use of Mankind (Genesis 1:29). Thus, the sages of old reckoned, the value of each plant will be revealed to discriminating Herb Doctors by the shape of coloration of the plant itself, its spiritual “signature.” The Violet has long be revered as a sweet-smelling yet humble flower whose leaves are shaped exactly like hearts. We have known many people who place a Violet Leaf in their shoe and wear it that way for seven days in the belief that they will find a new lover. To do a triple-strength job, some folks use three Violet Leaves and wear them for a total of 21 days. “The forward Violet thus did I chide… Sweet thief, whence didst thou steal they sweet that smells, If not from my love’s breath? The purple pride Which on thy soft cheek for complexion dwells In my love’s veins thou hast too grossly dyed” The Sonnets, XCIX by William Shakespeare Violets can also be used in spells for good luck, money, protection, faithfulness, lust, wishes, peace, and healing, particularly after a relationship break-up. Use the leaves to absorb evil spells and ill will. It is said that if you dream of Violets, your life is about to change for the better. Another belief is that if you harvest the first Violet in the spring, your wish will be granted. From inpaws.org : Uses of the Yellow Violet: Some botanists claim that all Violet species have a certain degree of edibility. Other botanists say Yellow Violets are cathartic and are inedible. Only the species with blue or white flowers should be considered safe to consume. Yellow Violets have some medicinal uses. A leaf poultice was used for treating headaches. The leaf poultice is presently being studied as a possible treatment for skin cancer. A root poultice was used for treating boils. The plant was also used as a poultice for ulcers and bedsores. The roots were also used as heart medicine. An infusion was used for treating dysentery, colds, coughs, blood disorders, and as a spring tonic. An infusion nasal spray was used for catarrh. A decoction was used for treating indigestion, sore throats, and as a wash for facial eruptions. The leaves and the rhizomes were also used as an expectorant, and emetic, and a purgative. Syrup from the flowers was used for treating coughs, bronchitis, consumption, and pertussis.