Dog's-tooth Violet (Noun)
Meaning
Perennial woodland spring-flowering plant; widely cultivated.
Classification
Nouns denoting plants.
Examples
- The dog's-tooth violet is a delicate perennial that thrives in shaded woodland areas with rich soil.
- In the spring, the dog's-tooth violet produces small, nodding white flowers with purple spots that are highly prized by gardeners.
- The dog's-tooth violet is widely cultivated for its unique, mottled foliage and early-blooming flowers.
- To create a naturalized woodland garden, plant dog's-tooth violets alongside other shade-loving perennials like ferns and wild ginger.
- In its native habitat, the dog's-tooth violet often grows in association with other woodland plants like trillium and bellworts.