African violet

African violet

n.

Any of various East African herbs of the genus Saintpaulia, having a basal leaf rosette and a showy cluster of violet, blue, pink, or white flowers, often grown as an indoor ornamental.

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African violet

n

(Plants) any of several tropical African plants of the genus Saintpaulia, esp S. ionantha, cultivated as house plants, with violet, white, or pink flowers and hairy leaves: family Gesneriaceae

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Af′rican vi′olet

n.

a tropical African plant, Saintpaulia ionantha, of the gesneria family, with hairy leaves and purple, pink, or white flowers.

[1940–45]

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African violet - tropical African plant cultivated as a houseplant for its violet or white or pink flowers Saintpaulia ionantha flower - a plant cultivated for its blooms or blossoms genus Saintpaulia, Saintpaulia - east African herb with nodding flowers; widely cultivated

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Translations

African violet

n → Usambaraveilchen nt

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