African Violet Definition

noun

Any of various East African herbs of the genus Saintpaulia, having a basal leaf rosette and a showy cluster of violet, blue, pink, or white flowers, often grown as an indoor ornamental.

American Heritage

Any of several tropical African plants (genus Saintpaulia) of the gesneria family with violet, white, or pinkish flowers and hairy, dark-green leaves, often grown as houseplants.

Webster's New World

A perennial plant of the genus Saintpaulia, especialy Saintpaulia ionantha, with fine haired round leaves and velvety petals.