Definitions for "Hollyhock"
Keywords:  alcea, genus, alth, althaea, rosea
A species of Althæa (Althæa rosea), bearing flowers of various colors; -- called also rose mallow.
any of various plants of the genus Althaea; similar to but having smaller flowers than genus Alcea
any of various tall plants of the genus Alcea; native to the Middle East but widely naturalized and cultivated for its very large variously colored flowers
Keywords:  moistens, emollient, petals, dried, dry
Dried petals provide emollient action; moistens dry skin