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genus Malva

genus Malva

9.1
A group of flowering plants in the mallow family, including common mallows
  • noun
  • /ˈdʒɛnəs ˈmælvə/
  • Specialized
translation icon : género Malva
  • The genus Malva includes plants commonly known as mallows, which are often cultivated for their colorful flowers.

Examples

  • Several species within the genus Malva have medicinal uses dating back centuries.

  • Many gardeners love to grow plants from the genus Malva.

  • Gardeners appreciate the resilience of the genus Malva in a variety of soil types.

  • The genus Malva includes several species of flowering plants.

  • The genus Malva is well-known for its beautiful blooms that attract pollinators.

  • Many species in the genus Malva thrive in gardens due to their hardiness and vibrant flowers.

  • The genus Malva includes a variety of plants that are popular among gardeners for their adaptability.

Synonyms

Malva
vsgenus Malva
  • Specialized
8.2

A group of soft-stemmed plants with flowers that have five petals and soft sticky leaves

is the taxonomic group covering various species found in temperate regions

Surface Forms

genus Malva singular
genera Malva plural

Morphology

genus + Malva

The phrase is compositionally built from 'genus' (a biological rank grouping related species) and 'Malva' (the mallow plants), so its meaning 'the group of species called Malva' is directly derivable from the parts. This binomial/genus + name pattern is standard in biology and cross-linguistically familiar, so a learner who knows both constituents will understand the MWE.

Etymology

Genus Malva may come from an old word meaning 'soft', because mallow leaves and flowers are soft and were used as a gentle medicine. So the name points to the group of mallow plants and reminds us of their soft, useful leaves.