Hollyhock flower (Alcea rosea) covered in raindrops. This tall biennial plant was once considered to be a medicinal herb, and thought to have soothing

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Hollyhock flower (Alcea rosea) covered in raindrops. This tall biennial plant was once considered to be a medicinal herb, and thought to have soothing properties similar to marshmallow. Photographed in summer.

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