Woodland White Violet (Noun)
Meaning
Short-stemmed violet of eastern North America having fragrant purple-veined white flowers.
Classification
Nouns denoting plants.
Examples
- The woodland white violet is a delicate and charming addition to any woodland garden, with its dainty white flowers and purple veins.
- In the early spring, the woodland white violet blooms in the forest understory, carpeting the forest floor with its small, fragrant flowers.
- The woodland white violet is a perennial plant that thrives in the moist, shaded environments of eastern North America.
- Wildlife enthusiasts often seek out the woodland white violet, as it is a favorite food source of the eastern tiger swallowtail butterfly.
- In traditional medicine, the woodland white violet has been used to treat a variety of ailments, including coughs and sore throats.