NOUN | plant | tree mallow, velvetleaf, velvet-leaf, Lavatera arborea | arborescent perennial shrub having palmately lobed furry leaves and showy red-purple flowers |
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Meaning | arborescent perennial shrub having palmately lobed furry leaves and showy red-purple flowers; southwestern United States. | |
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Synonyms | velvetleaf, velvet-leaf, Lavatera arborea | |
Member of | Lavatera, genus Lavatera | widespread genus of herbs or softwood arborescent shrubs cultivated for their showy flowers |
Broader | shrub, bush | A low woody perennial plant usually having several major stems |
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