Malvaviscus (Noun)
Meaning
Small genus of shrubs of Central and South America: wax mallows.
Classification
Nouns denoting plants.
Examples
- Malvaviscus is a small genus of shrubs native to Central and South America, commonly known as wax mallows.
- The garden featured a variety of plants, including the vibrant flowers of the malvaviscus.
- Malvaviscus arboreus is a popular species among gardeners due to its showy, hibiscus-like flowers.
- In warm climates, malvaviscus can be grown as an ornamental shrub in gardens and landscapes.
- The malvaviscus plant is often used in traditional medicine in its native regions of Central and South America.