HyperDic: musk_mallow

English > 2 senses of the expression musk mallow:
NOUNplantmusk mallow, abelmosk, Abelmoschus moschatus, Hibiscus moschatusbushy herb of tropical Asia grown for its yellow or pink to scarlet blooms that resemble the hibiscus
plantmusk mallow, mus rose, Malva moschataerect Old World perennial with faintly musk-scented foliage and white or pink flowers
English > musk mallow: 2 senses > noun 1, plant
Meaningbushy herb of tropical Asia grown for its yellow or pink to scarlet blooms that resemble the hibiscus.
Synonymsabelmosk, Abelmoschus moschatus, Hibiscus moschatus
Member ofAbelmoschus, genus Abelmoschusgenus of tropical coarse herbs having large lobed leaves and often yellow flowers
BroadermallowAny of various plants of the family Malvaceae
Spanishabelmosco, abelmosk
Catalanabelmoschus moschatus, abelmosk
English > musk mallow: 2 senses > noun 2, plant
MeaningErect Old World perennial with faintly musk-scented foliage and white or pink flowers; adventive in United States.
Synonymsmus rose, Malva moschata
Member ofMalva, genus Malvaherbs and subshrubs
BroadermallowAny of various plants of the family Malvaceae

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