Purple Pansies

The pansy is a group of large-flowered hybrid plants cultivated as garden flowers. [1] Pansies are derived from viola species Viola tricolor... more

by Sonali Gangane

Title

Purple Pansies

Artist

Sonali Gangane

Medium

Photograph

Description

The pansy is a group of large-flowered hybrid plants cultivated as garden flowers. [1] Pansies are derived from viola species Viola tricolor hybridized with other viola species, these hybrids are referred to as Viola ￿wittrockiana. The pansy flower is two to three inches in diameter and has two slightly overlapping upper petals, two side petals, and a single bottom petal with a slight beard emanating from the flower's center.The name pansy is derived from the French word pens￿"thought", and was imported into Late Middle English as a name of viola in the mid 15th century, as the flower was regarded as a symbol of remembrance. The name "love in idleness" was meant to imply the image of a lover who has little or no other employment than to think of his beloved one.The name "heart￿s-ease" came from the woman St. Euphrasia, whose name in Greek signifies cheerfulness of mind. The woman, who refused marriage and took the veil, was considered a pattern of humility, hence the name "humble violet"
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October 28th, 2014