wild pansy

The "wild pansy" is a versatile plant known for its colorful flowers and various names, such as Johnny Jump up and heartsease.

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Definition

B2Botany

(general)A small flowering plant with colorful petals, often found in natural settings.

Example

  • The wild pansy brightened the meadow with its vibrant colors.

C1Traditional Medicine

(historical)A plant used for its medicinal properties, believed to ease heartache and other ailments.

Example

  • In traditional medicine, wild pansy was often used to treat skin conditions.

C1Cultural Symbolism

(symbolic)A flower symbolizing thoughts of love and remembrance.

Example

  • In the language of flowers, giving a wild pansy means 'you are in my thoughts.'

Similar

Terms that have similar or relatively close meanings to "wild pansy":

pansy orchidwild mustardparsley piertpheasant's eyewidow's weedsblue vervainvanilla leaf