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Viola striata

Viola striata

9.9
A small wild violet that grows in eastern North America with pale white flowers lightly marked with purple
  • noun
  • /vaɪˈoʊlə ˈstraɪətə/
  • Specialized
translation icon : violeta estriada
  • The woods were dotted with Viola striata, their pale flowers brightening the undergrowth.

Examples

  • In early spring, Viola striata blooms add elegance to shaded gardens.

  • Botanists collected samples of Viola striata for their study on native flora.

  • The Viola striata blooms beautifully in spring.

  • Have you seen a Viola striata in the wild?

  • In early spring, Viola striata blooms add elegance to shaded gardens.

  • The woods were dotted with Viola striata, their pale flowers brightening the undergrowth.

  • Botanists collected samples of Viola striata for their study on native flora.

Synonyms

striped violet
vsViola striata
  • US
9.0

A leafy plant with white or cream flowers faintly marked with purple

is the same species but presented under a different name
pale violet
vsViola striata
  • Specialized
8.1

A small leafy plant with cream or white flowers faintly marked with purple

is the same species but shown under an alternate name
cream violet
vsViola striata
  • US
8.9

A small woodland flower with creamy white petals faintly marked with purple

is the same species but referred to by a different common name

Surface Forms

Viola striata singular
Viola striatas plural

Morphology

Viola + striata

This is a scientific binomial combining the genus name Viola (a violet) with the specific epithet striata; a learner who knows both parts could infer it denotes a kind of violet, likely with striations/striped markings. However, the epithet is Latin and botanical naming conventions are not standard everyday composition, so the precise botanical sense and appearance are not fully predictable to an average B1 learner.

Etymology

Viola striata comes from two Latin words: Viola, meaning 'violet', and striata, meaning 'striped'. The plant's pale flowers have faint purple lines, so the name gives a simple picture and explains why this species is called that.