HyperDic: rose_mallow

English > 2 senses of the expression rose mallow:
NOUNplantrose mallow, swamp mallow, common rose mallow, swamp rose mallow, Hibiscus moscheutosshowy shrub of salt marshes of the eastern United States having large rose-colored flowers
plantrose mallow, Alcea rosea, Althea roseaplant with terminal racemes of showy white to pink or purple flowers
English > rose mallow: 2 senses > noun 1, plant
Meaningshowy shrub of salt marshes of the eastern United States having large rose-colored flowers.
Synonymsswamp mallow, common rose mallow, swamp rose mallow, Hibiscus moscheutos
BroaderhibiscusAny plant of the genus Hibiscus
English > rose mallow: 2 senses > noun 2, plant
Meaningplant with terminal racemes of showy white to pink or purple flowers; the English cottage garden hollyhock.
SynonymsAlcea rosea, Althea rosea
Member ofAlcea, genus Alceagenus of erect herbs of the Middle East having showy flowers
BroaderhollyhockAny of various tall plants of the genus Alcea

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