Alcea ficifolia
| Alcea ficifolia | |
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Scientific classification 
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| Kingdom: | Plantae |
| Clade: | Tracheophytes |
| Clade: | Angiosperms |
| Clade: | Eudicots |
| Clade: | Rosids |
| Order: | Malvales |
| Family: | Malvaceae |
| Genus: | Alcea |
| Species: | A. ficifolia
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| Binomial name | |
| Alcea ficifolia | |
| Synonyms[1] | |
Alcea ficifolia, commonly known as the fig leaf hollyhock, fig hollyhock[2] and Antwerp hollyhock, is a perennial herbaceous plant in the mallow family (Malvaceae). This species is native to Iran and introduced into Europe,[1] and it is well-known for its beautiful, tall flower spikes.
Properties
[edit]It can grow up to 1.5–2.5 m (4 ft 11 in – 8 ft 2 in) tall, leaves are large, fig-shaped, with deep lobes and a rough texture, flowers are typically yellow, though they can also be found in shades of pink, red, and white, each flower has five petals and a prominent central column of stamens
References
[edit]- ^ a b "Alcea ficifolia". Plants of the World Online. Royal Botanic Gardens, Kew. Retrieved 2 December 2024.
- ^ "Alcea ficifolia, Fig leaf hollyhock". RHS. Retrieved 2024-12-02.
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