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genus Althaea

genus Althaea

9.8
A group of flowering plants like hollyhocks and marshmallow
  • noun
  • /ˈdʒɛnəs ælˈθiːə/
  • Specialized
: género Althaea
  • The genus Althaea includes plants commonly known as hollyhocks and marshmallow.

Examples

  • Many species in the genus Althaea are valued for their ornamental flowers.

  • Recent studies have debated whether some species should remain in the genus Althaea or be placed elsewhere.

  • The genus Althaea includes many beautiful flowers.

  • Many gardeners love planting genus Althaea in their yards.

  • The genus Althaea includes several species known for their vibrant blooms, such as hollyhocks.

  • In botanical classifications, the genus Althaea is recognized for its diverse flowering plants.

  • Gardeners appreciate the genus Althaea for its attractive flowers, which bloom in various colors.

Synonyms

althaea
vsgenus Althaea
  • Specialized
1 9.9

A plant with small flowers in the mallow family used for coughs and sore throats

refers to the same mallow group but stresses inclusion of well known garden species

Surface Forms

genus Althaea singular
genera Althaea plural

Morphology

genus + althaea

The phrase 'genus Althaea' is compositionally transparent: 'genus' denotes a biological rank and 'Althaea' is the taxon name, so a learner who knows both constituents can infer it refers to the genus called Althaea (a group of related flowering plants). This is a standard taxonomic construction found across languages rather than an idiomatic meaning, making it immediately comprehensible to learners familiar with the constituent terms.

Etymology

Genus Althaea comes from an old Greek name Althaea that means 'healing' because the marshmallow plant was used as a simple medicine. That's why this name was given to the group of flowering plants that includes hollyhocks and the marshmallow plant.