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 |