Definitions

from The Century Dictionary.

  • noun A genus of malvaceous plants of the tribe Malveæ, subtribe Eumalveæ.

from the GNU version of the Collaborative International Dictionary of English.

  • noun A widespread genus of herbs or soft-wooded arborescent shrubs cultivated for their showy flowers.

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  • noun botany Any of the genus Lavatera of malvaceous flowering plants.

from WordNet 3.0 Copyright 2006 by Princeton University. All rights reserved.

  • noun widespread genus of herbs or softwood arborescent shrubs cultivated for their showy flowers

Etymologies

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From the genus name.

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Examples

  • Even though plants such as lavatera, marigold and zinnia are naturally bushy, pinching out the tips of their stems makes them more so.

    HeraldNet.com Local, Sports, Business and Entertainment News 2010

  • must-visit list: Echium wildpretii and candicans, Salvia mexicana 'Limelight,' malvas such as lavatera and anisodontea and borage.

    SFGate: Top News Stories Erle Nickel 2010

  • must-visit list: Echium wildpretii and candicans, Salvia mexicana 'Limelight,' malvas such as lavatera and anisodontea and borage.

    SFGate: Top News Stories Erle Nickel 2010

  • must-visit list: Echium wildpretii and candicans, Salvia mexicana 'Limelight,' malvas such as lavatera and anisodontea and borage.

    SFGate: Top News Stories Erle Nickel 2010

  • must-visit list: Echium wildpretii and candicans, Salvia mexicana 'Limelight,' malvas such as lavatera and anisodontea and borage.

    SFGate: Top News Stories Erle Nickel 2010

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    Rational Review 2009

  • White phlox, golden and pink blushed climbing roses, white and soft pink lavatera: They all offer a cool but welcoming hello in the light of the moon.

    CourierPostOnline.com - News 2009

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