Best time to see: Mar to May
Key facts
Early-flowering creeping perennial with blue-violet, sometimes pink, flowers in loose whorls up the stems
Dark green leaves are kidney-shaped with long stalks
Common along woodland edges and on hedge banks
Extras
Dried leaves can be used as a tea-substitute, mixed with verbena leaves; leaves also used fresh in salads
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