musk mallow

noun

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

musk mallow

noun

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

Word History and Origins

Origin of musk mallow¹

First recorded in 1775–85

Example Sentences

We have seen plants of the white variety of the Musk Mallow (Malva moschata) totally destroyed by this parasite.

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