hollyhock
1. [ noun ] (botany) any of various plants of the genus Althaea; similar to but having smaller flowers than genus Alcea
Synonyms: althaea althea
Related terms: mallow marsh_mallow genus_Althaea
2. [ noun ] (botany) any of various tall plants of the genus Alcea; native to the Middle East but widely naturalized and cultivated for its very large variously colored flowers
Related terms: mallow rose_mallow Alcea
Similar spelling:   Holsey
  howells