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Definition of tree mallow
tree mallow
Plural:tree mallows
• noun
1
Any of several large, robust herbaceous or woody flowering plants in the family Malvaceae (especially the genus Lavatera or Malva arborea), native to the Mediterranean region and coastal western Europe, cultivated for their tall, shrub-like stems and showy, funnel-shaped pink, purple, or white blossoms.
Example
"The coastal garden was bordered by tall tree mallows bearing clusters of vibrant rose-purple blossoms throughout the summer."
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Wordmom. (2026). Definition of Tree mallow. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Oct 16, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/tree%20mallow