Hollyhock
(noun)
A tall plant with large, showy flowers that typically bloom in shades of pink, purple, yellow, or white.
Origin:
Middle english holihoc, from old english holihoc, from holi, holy + hoc, mallow.
Examples:
- Hollyhocks are a popular garden plant and are often grown for their attractive, colorful flowers.
- The hollyhock plant is a member of the mallow family and is native to Asia.
- In addition to their beauty, hollyhocks have been used for medicinal purposes for centuries, particularly for their soothing and healing properties.
- Hollyhocks are easy to grow and are typically planted in the spring or summer.
- Hollyhock flowers are popular with bees and other pollinators, making them a valuable addition to any garden or landscape.