Spermatophytes (seed plants): Angiosperms (flowering plants): Eudicots: Core Eudicots: Rosids: Malvids: Malvales
WEAKLEY'S FLORA OF THE SOUTHEASTERN US (11/30/12):
Alcea rosea
FAMILY
Malvaceae
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SYNONYMOUS WITH
PLANTS NATIONAL DATABASE:
Alcea rosea
FAMILY
Malvaceae
SYNONYMOUS WITH
VASCULAR FLORA OF THE CAROLINAS (Radford, Ahles, & Bell, 1968) 122-02-001:
Althaea rosea
FAMILY
Malvaceae
COMMON NAME:
Hollyhock
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WEAKLEY'S FLORA OF THE SOUTHEASTERN US (11/30/12):
Alcea rosea
FAMILY
Malvaceae
SYNONYMOUS WITH
PLANTS NATIONAL DATABASE:
Alcea rosea
FAMILY
Malvaceae
SYNONYMOUS WITH
VASCULAR FLORA OF THE CAROLINAS (Radford, Ahles, & Bell, 1968) 122-02-001:
Althaea rosea
FAMILY
Malvaceae
62
Forb
Biennial/Perennial
Non-native: Eurasia
Habitat: Roadsides, dumps, frequently cultivated, less commonly escaped or persistent, per Weakley's Flora
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LEAVES:
Simple
Alternate
FLOWER:
Spring/Summer
Red/White/Pink
5-lobed calyx
5 petals (occasionally more)
Stamens united to form a staminal column surrounding ovary and styles
Superior ovary
FRUIT:
Spring/Summer
Capsule
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