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African violet: see gesneria gesneria (gĕsnĭr`ēə) ..... Click the link for more information. . African violetAny plant of the genus Saintpaulia, of the gesneriad family, especially S. ionantha. African violets are native to high elevations in tropical eastern Africa. They are small, hairy, usually stemless herbaceous plants with crowded, long-stalked leaves. The violet, white, or pink flowers bloom most of the year. They are popular houseplants, and hundreds of varieties have been developed, including half-sized miniatures. African violet any of several tropical African plants of the genus Saintpaulia, esp S. ionantha, cultivated as house plants, with violet, white, or pink flowers and hairy leaves: family Gesneriaceae How to thank TFD for its existence? Tell a friend about us, add a link to this page, add the site to iGoogle, or visit webmaster's page for free fun content. |
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It shares this characteristic with cymbidium
orchids, African violets and many flowering cactuses. Commercial strawberries and potatoes are propagated this
way, as are geraniums and African violets. Today Teller, 76 and officially retired, still holds court at
Livermore in an office decorated with African violets and pictures of
mushroom clouds. |
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