rose mallow

American

noun

any of several plants of the genus Hibiscus, of the mallow family, having rose-colored flowers.

rose mallow British

noun

Also called (US and Canadian): marsh mallow. any of several malvaceous marsh plants of the genus Hibiscus , such as H. moscheutos , of E North America, having pink or white flowers and downy leaves
another name for the hollyhock

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Etymology

Origin of rose mallow

First recorded in 1725–35

Example Sentences

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Fragrant nicotiana; tall, pale-yellow red hot pokers; cosmos; Japanese anemone; asters; spiked purple hyssops; lilies; and rose mallow.

From Seattle Times • Mar. 22, 2019

The rose mallow variety Peppermint Schnapps takes damp, heavy soil and blooms in September — other hardy hibiscus are noticeably earlier.

From Washington Post • Feb. 25, 2019

The surpassing rose mallow like sunrise lights the marshes.

From Minstrel Weather by Storm, Marian

Ahead of me the even green broke suddenly over a shoal of sand into tall, tufted grasses, into rose, mallow, and stunted persimmon bushes, foaming, on nearer view, with spreading dogbane blossoms.

From Roof and Meadow by Sharp, Dallas Lore

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