The garden pansy is a type of large-flowered hybrid plant cultivated as a garden flower. It is derived by hybridization from several species in the section Melanium ("the pansies") of the genus Viola, particularly Viola tricolor, a wildflower of Europe and western Asia known as heartsease. Some of these hybrids are referred to as Viola × wittrockiana Gams ex Nauenb. & Buttler. For simplicity, the older name Viola tricolor var. hortensis is often used.
Food Property | Type | Description |
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Flavor Profile | Sweet | Pansies have a subtle sweetness with floral notes. |
Bitter | Pansies may have a slight bitterness, depending on the variety. | |
Astringency | Pansies are not typically astringent. | |
Texture | Tenderness | Pansies have delicate petals that are tender to the bite. |
Nutritional Value | Micronutrients | Pansies are rich in vitamins A and C, as well as antioxidants. |
Color | Natural Pigments | Pansies come in a variety of vibrant colors, including purple, yellow, and white. |
Aroma | Volatile Compounds | Pansies have a light, floral aroma. |
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