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tree mallow

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noun

  1. a malvaceous treelike plant, Lavatera arborea , of rocky coastal areas of Europe and N Africa, having a woody stem, rounded leaves, and red-purple flowers

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Tree mallow, one of the few flowering shrubs, adds color and a layer of mystery.

From Los Angeles Times

Three are familiar at least—viz., the Marsh Mallow, which was formerly used a great deal in making ointment; the Musk Mallow, and the Tree Mallow.

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