Noun: wood violet wûd vI-u-lut
- Common European violet that grows in woods and hedgerows
"wood violets grew abundantly along the country lane";
- hedge violet, Viola sylvatica, Viola reichenbachiana
- Common violet of the eastern United States with large pale blue or purple flowers resembling pansies
"wood violets carpeted the forest floor in early spring";
- bird's-foot violet, pansy violet, Johnny-jump-up, Viola pedata
Derived forms: wood violets
Type of: violet
Encyclopedia: Wood violet