globe mallow

See also: globemallow

English

Etymology

From globe +‎ mallow. The flowers of both kinds are globe-shaped just before the petals fully open.

Noun

globe mallow (plural globe mallows)

1. Any of many North American plants of the genus Sphaeralcea in the mallow family, Malvaceae.
2. Plants of the genus Iliamna in the mallow family, Malvaceae, more commonly known as wild hollyhocks.

Derived terms

• copper globemallow
• narrow-leaved globemallow