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Althaea frutex
rose mallow
Botanical details
- Family
- Malvaceae
- Native to GB / Ireland
- No
- Genus
Althaea
- Genus description
Althaea are annuals or perennials with strong, wiry stems and broadly oval, lobed leaves. Sprays of small, pink to bluish-purple, five-petalled flowers are produced from summer to autumn
- Name status
Correct
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