Wild Pansy (Noun)
Meaning
A common and long cultivated European herb from which most common garden pansies are derived.
Classification
Nouns denoting plants.
Examples
- The wild pansy, with its delicate purple and yellow flowers, is a popular choice for cottage gardens and meadows.
- In the garden, the vibrant colors of the cultivated pansies have largely overshadowed their humble ancestor, the wild pansy.
- The wild pansy, known for its heart-shaped leaves, can often be found growing wild along roadsides and woodland edges in Europe.
- Cultivators of garden pansies frequently return to the wild pansy as a source of genetic diversity and renewed vigor.
- While they share the same overall shape and general characteristics, cultivated pansies differ from their wild pansy counterparts in size and range of color.