hollyhock (alcea rosea) fam malvaceae, Pune, Maharashtra, India
Alcea rosea (common hollyhock; syn. Althaea chinensis Wall., Althaea ficifolia Cav., Althaea rosea Cav.) is an ornamental plant in the Malvaceae family. It was imported into Europe from southwestern China during, or possibly before, the 15th century. Alcea rosea is variously described as a biennial (having a two-year life cycle), as an annual, or as a short-lived perennial. In herbal medicine, Hollyhock is believed to be an emollient and laxative. It is used to control inflammation, to stop bedwetting and as a mouthwash in cases of bleeding gums.
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