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Malvastrum

Malvastrum

9.9
A group of flowering plants with red or yellow flowers like mallows
  • noun
  • Specialized
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  • Several species of Malvastrum are cultivated for their ornamental red and yellow flowers.

Examples

  • Some taxonomists debate whether Malvastrum should be merged with other closely related genera.

  • The botanist studied the leaf structure unique to the Malvastrum genus.

  • The Malvastrum plant is known for its vibrant colors.

  • Have you seen a Malvastrum bloom in the wild?

  • Several species of Malvastrum are cultivated for their ornamental red and yellow flowers.

  • The Malvastrum genus includes various plants renowned for their vibrant floral displays.

  • Gardeners often choose Malvastrum for its colorful blooms that attract pollinators.

Synonyms

false mallow
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  • Specialized
9.9

A plant from the Americas with pink or red flowers and round fruits

emphasizes botanical genus identity and taxonomic placement with red and yellow flowers

Surface Forms

Malvastrum singular
Malvastrums plural

Etymology

Malvastrum comes from the old word malva, meaning 'mallow', plus the ending -strum that suggests 'small' or 'like'. So Malvastrum is the name for plants that are 'like' mallows, which fits their place in the mallow family.