globe mallow
globe mallow · globe mallows
Any of many North American plants of the genus Sphaeralcea in the mallow family, MalvaceaeAny of many North American plants of the genus Sphaeralcea in the mallow family, Malvaceae.
Meaning
2 sensesAny of many North American plants of the genus Sphaeralcea in the mallow family, Malvaceae.
Plants of the genus Iliamna in the mallow family, Malvaceae, more commonly known as wild hollyhocks.
More definitions
- genus of coarse herbs and subshrubs of arid North and South America having pink or scarlet flowers and globose fruits
Origin
From globe + mallow. The flowers of both kinds are globe-shaped just before the petals fulFrom globe + mallow. The flowers of both kinds are globe-shaped just before the petals fully open.
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Forms
plural: globe mallows| Singular | globe mallow |
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Synonyms
1 synonymsClose in meaning
- genus of coarse herbs and subshrubs of arid North and South America having pink or scarlet flowers and globose fruits:false mallow
Word family
1 related wordsDerivedcopper globemallow