sidalcea

/ sɪˈdælsɪə /

noun

1. any plant of the mostly perennial N American genus Sidalcea, related to and resembling mallow, esp S. malvaeflora, grown for its spikes of lilac, pink, or red flowers: family Malvaceae Also calledGreek mallow

Word History and Origins

Origin of sidalcea¹

New Latin, from Greek sidē a plant name + alkea a kind of mallow

Example Sentences

There are quite a number of species of Sidalcea in California, but they are very difficult of determination for the non-botanist.

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