Waxmallow (Noun)
Meaning
Any of various plants of the genus Malvaviscus having brilliant bell-shaped drooping flowers like incompletely opened hibiscus flowers.
Classification
Nouns denoting plants.
Examples
- The gardener pruned the waxmallow bush to encourage more blooms in the spring.
- Waxmallow flowers were used in the bouquet to add a pop of color and delicate charm.
- In warm climates, the waxmallow plant can grow quite large, spreading out into a bush several feet wide.
- A lone waxmallow plant grew in the abandoned garden, its vibrant flowers a testament to its hardy nature.
- The waxmallow flowers were most notable for their resemblance to suspended lanterns, delicately shaped and colored.