Genus Malva (Noun)
Meaning
Herbs and subshrubs: mallows.
Classification
Nouns denoting plants.
Examples
- The genus Malva consists of about 25-30 species of herbs and subshrubs commonly known as mallows.
- Malva is a genus of plants in the family Malvaceae, native to Europe, western Asia and North Africa.
- The genus Malva is often confused with the genus Hibiscus, but they are distinct and belong to different tribes within the family Malvaceae.
- Some species of the genus Malva have been used in traditional medicine for their anti-inflammatory properties.
- Malva sylvestris is a species of the genus Malva that is often used as a cosmetic ingredient due to its soothing and moisturizing properties.