Johnny-jump-up (Noun)
Meaning 1
A common and long cultivated European herb from which most common garden pansies are derived.
Classification
Nouns denoting plants.
Synonyms
Hypernyms
Meaning 2
Common violet of the eastern United States with large pale blue or purple flowers resembling pansies.
Classification
Nouns denoting plants.
Examples
- The forest floor was covered in a vibrant carpet of johnny-jump-ups, their bright blue flowers adding a pop of color to the spring landscape.
- After a light spring rain, the meadow erupted in a tapestry of wildflowers, including the delicate purple petals of the johnny-jump-up.
- Children in the area delighted in picking the bright blooms of the johnny-jump-up, arranging them into simple yet charming bouquets.
- Wildlife enthusiasts pointed out the important role johnny-jump-ups play in attracting pollinators, their bright blue petals acting as a beacon to local bees and butterflies.
- During the short, temperate summer of the northwoods, johnny-jump-ups seemed to thrive, sprouting suddenly from every sunny crevice and patch of damp earth.