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Viola tricolor

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Viola tricolor is a common European wild flower, growing as an annual or short-lived perennial. The species is also known as wild pansy, Johnny Jump up, heartsease, heart's ease, heart's delight, tickle-my-fancy, Jack-jump-up-and-kiss-me, come-and-cuddle-me, three faces in a hood, love-in-idleness, and pink of my john.

FamilyViolaceae
GenusViola
NativeEurope
LifespanShort-lived perennial (often cultivated as annual or biennial)

History & Culture

History, cultural references, and traditional context for Viola tricolor.

Historical Background

Viola tricolor is a common European wild flower, growing as an annual or short-lived perennial. The species is also known as wild pansy, Johnny Jump up, heartsease, heart's ease, heart's delight, tickle-my-fancy, Jack-jump-up-and-kiss-me, come-and-cuddle-me, three faces in a hood, love-in-idleness, and pink of my john.

    Cultural Significance

    Timeline: Journey Through Time

    Pansy has cultural context that is still being expanded.