Any of several wild violets found in grassland, especiallyViola arvensis, with white and yellow flowers, and the scentless dog violet, V. canina, with blue-purple flowers.
Origin
Late 16th century; earliest use found in John Gerard (c1545–1612), herbalist.
Definition of field violet in US English:
field violet
noun
Any of several wild violets found in grassland, especiallyViola arvensis, with white and yellow flowers, and the scentless dog violet, V. canina, with blue-purple flowers.
Origin
Late 16th century; earliest use found in John Gerard (c1545–1612), herbalist.