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Family: Malvaceae   Mallow Family

Genus: Alcea   Hollyhock
Genus of about 60 species of erect herbs having showy flowers. Originating from western and central Asia.

Scientific Name: Alcea rosea L.
Common Name(s): Hollyhock
Growth Type: biennial/perennial
Species Description:


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Caption: Hollyhock's flowering inflorescence.

ID: Hrb-ALGRO-001
Source: 35mm slide (photo)
Credit:
Keyword(s): flowering, inflorescense
Caption: Hollyhock's spike or raceme inflorescence.

ID: Hrb-ALGRO-002
Source: 35mm slide (photo)
Credit:
Keyword(s): flowering, inflorescense