Genus Alcea (Noun)
Meaning
Genus of erect herbs of the Middle East having showy flowers: hollyhocks; in some classification systems synonymous with genus Althaea.
Classification
Nouns denoting plants.
Examples
- The Genus Alcea has several different types of species within its classification that are known for their showy and attractive flowers.
- In botanical terms, the purple hollyhock is a type of flowering plant, most commonly classified under the genus Alcea.
- The Genus Alcea can be closely related to the Genus Althaea in classification since both genera happen to have similar flowering plants that mainly fall under hollyhocks.
- Genus Alcea consists mainly of erect herbs, from the Middle East region that display colorful flowers.
- Notable varieties of plants in the Genus Alcea are highly sought after by gardeners and florists looking to have bright flowering displays.