African violet
noun
1- a small East African plant with heart-shaped velvety leaves and violet, pink, or white flowers非洲紫罗兰。
1.1
- Genus Saintpaulia, family Gesneriaceae: several species, in particular S. ionantha, a popular house plant.非洲紫罗兰属, 苦苣苔科： 数种, 尤指非洲紫罗兰, 一种流行的室内植物。