any of various plants of the genus Althaea; similar to but having smaller flowers than genus Alcea
source: WordNet 3.0
any of various tall plants of the genus Alcea; native to the Middle East but widely naturalized and cultivated for its very large variously colored flowers
source: WordNet 3.0
A species of Althæa (A. rosea), bearing flowers of various colors; -- called also rose mallow.
