malvaceous
Americanadjective
adjective
Etymology
Origin of malvaceous
From the Latin word malvāceus, dating back to 1690–1700. See mallow, -aceous
Example Sentences
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Urena lobata.—A malvaceous plant, possessing mucilaginous properties, for which it is used medicinally.
From Catalogue of Economic Plants in the Collection of the U. S. Department of Agriculture by William Saunders
Paritium elatum.—The mountain mahoe, a malvaceous plant, that furnishes the beautiful lace-like bark called Cuba bast, imported by nurserymen for tying their plants.
From Catalogue of Economic Plants in the Collection of the U. S. Department of Agriculture by William Saunders
Abutilon venosum.—This malvaceous plant is common in collections, as are others of the genus.
From Catalogue of Economic Plants in the Collection of the U. S. Department of Agriculture by William Saunders
No doubt the fungus is nursed by malvaceous weeds.
From The Culture of Vegetables and Flowers From Seeds and Roots 16th Edition by Sutton and Sons
The partial lattice-work of its leaves was rendered more complete by the tall flower-stalks of the altheas, and other malvaceous plants that shared the ground with the palmettos.
From The Quadroon Adventures in the Far West by Mayne Reid
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