sidalcea
/ (sɪˈdælsɪə) /
noun
any plant of the mostly perennial N American genus Sidalcea, related to and resembling mallow, esp S. malvaeflora, grown for its spikes of lilac, pink, or red flowers: family Malvaceae: Also called: Greek mallow
Origin of sidalcea
1New Latin, from Greek sidē a plant name + alkea a kind of mallow
Words Nearby sidalcea
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How to use sidalcea in a sentence
There are quite a number of species of sidalcea in California, but they are very difficult of determination for the non-botanist.
The Wild Flowers of California: Their Names, Haunts, and Habits | Mary Elizabeth Parsons
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