Violet

Viola odorata is a small hardy perennial of the family Violaceae, native to Eurasia, commonly called wood violet, English violet, common violet, florist's violet or garden violet. Wikipedia says its leaves and flowers are edible and have been used to make fragrances, and that the violet became the symbol of Athens and an emblem of Aphrodite. Cunningham calls the violet feminine, with Venus and water, and the deity Venus. He lists protection, luck, love, lust, wishes, peace and healing. The flowers carried offer protection and bring changes in luck, mixed with lavender they stimulate love and lust, and the first violet gathered in spring grants a dearest wish. Violets made into a chaplet are placed on the head for headaches and dizziness, and the leaves worn in a green sachet help wounds heal. Kynes heads her Violet entry with two species, so it is not cited.