African violet

African violet is a small African plant native to East Africa region. It is a popular houseplant. Leaves of this plant are heart-shaped and velvet in colour. Its flowers are violet, pink or white. It belongs to Saintpaulia genus and Gesneriaceae family.

There are several species of this plant.

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African-American, Africana, Africanism, Africanist, Africanization