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hollyhock
noun
hol·ly·hock
ˈhä-lē-ˌhäk 
-ˌhȯk
: a tall widely cultivated biennial or perennial herb (Alcea rosea synonym Althaea rosea) of the mallow family that has large coarse rounded leaves and tall spikes of showy flowers and that is probably of Asian origin
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It is most often seen in shades of pink, red, and burgundy, but white and yellow hollyhocks are also available.
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Joshua Siskin, Orange County Register, 15 Feb. 2025
Regretfully, rust fungus spores seem to be plentiful and always available to affect plumeria, canna and hollyhock foliage.
—Tom MacCubbin, Orlando Sentinel, 15 Feb. 2025
Wright included Barnsdall’s favorite flower, hollyhocks, throughout the design, including roof finials, furniture, art glass windows, and ornamental friezes and accents.
—Kristina McGuirk, Better Homes & Gardens, 13 Aug. 2024
One of these is pink hollyhock tree (Hibiscus splendens).
—Joshua Siskin, Orange County Register, 10 Aug. 2024
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Joshua Siskin, Orange County Register, 15 Feb. 2025
Regretfully, rust fungus spores seem to be plentiful and always available to affect plumeria, canna and hollyhock foliage.
—Tom MacCubbin, Orlando Sentinel, 15 Feb. 2025
Wright included Barnsdall’s favorite flower, hollyhocks, throughout the design, including roof finials, furniture, art glass windows, and ornamental friezes and accents.
—Kristina McGuirk, Better Homes & Gardens, 13 Aug. 2024
One of these is pink hollyhock tree (Hibiscus splendens).
—Joshua Siskin, Orange County Register, 10 Aug. 2024
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“Hollyhock.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/hollyhock. Accessed 12 Mar. 2025.
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hollyhock
noun
hol·ly·hock
ˈhäl-ē-ˌhäk
-ˌhȯk
: a widely grown Asian herb related to the mallows and having large coarse rounded leaves and tall stalks bearing showy flowers
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