HyperDic: persian_violet

English > 1 sense of the expression Persian violet:
NOUNplantPersian violet, Exacum affineperennial cultivated especially as a houseplant for its fragrant bluish to dark lavender flowers
English > Persian violet: 1 sense > noun 1, plant
Meaningperennial cultivated especially as a houseplant for its fragrant bluish to dark lavender flowers.
SynonymExacum affine
Member ofExacum, genus Exacumgenus of tropical Asiatic and African plants
BroaderhouseplantAny of a variety of plants grown indoors for decorative purposes

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