musk mallow

musk mallow
1. Also called musk rose. a European mallow, Malva moschata, introduced into North America, having musk-scented white or lavender flowers.
2. abelmosk.
[1775-85]

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▪ plant
also called  abelmosk  

      (species Hibiscus moschatus, H. abelmoschus, or Abelmoschus moschatus), annual or biennial plant of the hibiscus, or mallow, family (Malvaceae), native to India. It grows 0.6–1.8 metres (2–6 feet) tall and bears large yellow flowers with red centres. The plant is cultivated for its seeds, which are used in perfumes. The plant also yields a fibre used locally for clarifying sugar.

      Musk mallow also refers to Malva moschata, a perennial European plant with pink or white flowers, deeply cut upper leaves, and kidney-shaped basal leaves. It has hairy black fruits.

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