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Definition of tree mallow

tree mallow

Plural:tree mallows
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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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Historical frequency of usage in published text.

180019102020

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Wordmom. (2026). Definition of Tree mallow. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/tree-mallow
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