African violets

A form of African violet — Any perennial plant of section Streptocarpus sect. Saintpaulia (formerly genus Saintpaulia), especially Streptocarpus ionantha, with fine haired round leaves and velvety petals.

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Meanings

noun
  1. pluralplural of African violet
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