Johnny-jump-up
(-jump′up′)☆
noun
- wild pansy
- daffodil
- any of various American violets
See Johnny-jump-up in American Heritage Dictionary 4
noun pl. Johnny-jump-ups Any of various plants of the genus Viola, especially a California violet (V. pedunculata) or a European pansy (V. tricolor), having ovate leaves and variously colored flowers.
Origin:
Origin: From its quick growth
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