What is "wood violet"

1. n. common European violet that grows in woods and hedgerows [syn: hedge violet, Viola sylvatica, Viola reichenbachiana]

2. common violet of the eastern United States with large pale blue or purple flowers resembling pansies [syn: bird's-foot violet, pansy violet, Johnny-jump-up, Viola pedata]

Wood violet is a common name for several plants and may refer to:

• Viola odorata
• Viola riviniana
• Viola sororia