wood violet

/wʊd ˌvaɪ(ə)lət/

Other forms: wood violets

Definitions of wood violet

1. noun

   common European violet that grows in woods and hedgerows
   synonyms: Viola reichenbachiana, Viola sylvatica, hedge violet

   type of:

   violet

   any of numerous low-growing violas with small flowers
2. noun

   common violet of the eastern United States with large pale blue or purple flowers resembling pansies
   synonyms: Johnny-jump-up, Viola pedata, bird's-foot violet, pansy violet

   type of:

   violet

   any of numerous low-growing violas with small flowers