Common Mallow (Noun)
Meaning
Annual Old World plant with clusters of pink or white flowers; naturalized in United States.
Classification
Nouns denoting plants.
Examples
- The common mallow plant is often found growing in fields and along roadsides in the United States.
- The garden was overrun with common mallow, its pink flowers blooming in every corner.
- Common mallow is a naturalized plant in North America, having been introduced from Europe.
- The herbalist used the leaves and flowers of the common mallow plant to make a soothing tea.
- In some areas, common mallow is considered a weed, but it is also valued for its medicinal properties.