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globe mallow

globe mallow

9.8
A low rough plant with pink or red flowers that grows in dry areas
  • noun
  • /ɡloʊb ˈmæl.oʊ/
  • US
translation icon : malva globosa
  • The garden featured several globe mallow plants, their bright flowers attracting butterflies.

Examples

  • Drought-resistant and hardy, globe mallow thrives in dry, sandy soils across the Southwest.

  • Many gardeners love planting globe mallows for their vibrant colors.

  • Scientists studied the medicinal properties of globe mallow used in traditional remedies.

  • The globe mallow is commonly found in desert areas.

  • In the desert garden, the globe mallow bloomed vibrantly, attracting bees and butterflies.

  • The globe mallow is well-known for its striking pink flowers that thrive in arid climates.

  • Many landscaping projects include globe mallow for its drought tolerance and colorful display.

Synonyms

Sphaeralcea
vsglobe mallow
  • Specialized
9.9

A group of tropical and subtropical plants with showy flowers and round fruits called globe mallows

is the common regional name for coarse arid American subshrubs with similar flowers

Surface Forms

globe mallow singular
globe mallows plural

Morphology

globe + mallow

The noun-noun compound combines 'mallow' (a flowering plant) with 'globe' (spherical), so its meaning — a mallow with round/spherical features (flowers or fruits) — is directly derivable from the parts. While it is a botanical term, the composition is predictable and a B1 learner who knows both constituents can infer it refers to a type of mallow characterized by roundness.

Etymology

Globe mallow gets its name from two simple images: globe for the plant's round, ball-like seed pods and mallow for the soft, flowering plant family it belongs to. So the name helps you remember it as a mallow with round fruits.