musk mallow

American

noun

Also called musk rose. a European mallow, Malva moschata, introduced into North America, having musk-scented white or lavender flowers.
abelmosk.

musk mallow British

noun

a malvaceous plant, Malva moschata, of Europe and N Africa, with purple-spotted stems, pink flowers, and a faint scent of musk
another name for abelmosk

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Etymology

Origin of musk mallow

First recorded in 1775–85

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