Iliamna Remota (Noun)
Meaning
A rare mallow found only in Illinois resembling the common hollyhock and having pale rose-mauve flowers; sometimes placed in genus Sphaeralcea.
Classification
Nouns denoting plants.
Examples
- Iliamna remota is a rare and unique plant species that can be found in the state of Illinois.
- The botanical garden features a special exhibit on the iliamna remota, highlighting its distinctive pale rose-mauve flowers.
- Due to its limited geographic range, the iliamna remota is considered an endangered species by conservationists.
- Horticulturists often compare the iliamna remota to the common hollyhock, noting their similarities in appearance.
- Taxonomists have debated whether to classify the iliamna remota as a member of the genus Sphaeralcea or to retain its current classification.