afrikamenekşesi

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Definition of afrikamenekşesi in Turkish English dictionary

African violet

A perennial plant of the genus Saintpaulia with fine haired round leaves and velvety petals

Any of various East African herbs of the genus Saintpaulia, having a basal leaf rosette and a showy cluster of violet or sometimes pink or white flowers. African violets are grown as indoor ornamentals. Any 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

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af·ri·ka·me·nek·şe·si