high mallow
Definition
Noun: 1. A perennial herbaceous plant: "High mallow" refers to an erect or sometimes sprawling perennial plant native to the Old World (Europe and Asia). It is characterized by clusters of pinkish-purple flowers that grow from the leaf axils (where the leaf joins the stem). It has been introduced and naturalized in other regions, including the United States. * Scientific name: Malva sylvestris.
Usage Examples
- Noun:
- The field was dotted with the distinctive rosy-purple flowers of the high mallow.
- Gardeners sometimes cultivate high mallow for its ornamental value and historical medicinal uses.
- As an introduced species, high mallow can occasionally be found growing along roadsides.
Advanced Usage
- Botanical Context: In botanical and horticultural writing, "high mallow" is used to distinguish from other mallows (genus ), such as the common mallow (), which is typically a lower-growing plant.
Variants and Related Words
- Common Mallow (): A related, more low-growing species often considered a weed.
- Mallow (n): The common name for plants in the family Malvaceae, which includes hibiscus, okra, and cotton.
- Cheeses (n, colloquial): A folk name for the disk-shaped seed pods of mallows, due to their resemblance to a wheel of cheese.
Synonyms
- Tall Mallow
- Common Mallow (Note: This name can cause confusion with ; "high mallow" is more specific.)
- (Scientific name)
Related Phrases / Terms
- Mallow Family (Malvaceae): The larger plant family to which the high mallow belongs.
Noun
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erect or decumbent Old World perennial with axillary clusters of rosy-purple flowers; introduced in United States
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