• (n.) A genus of plants (Malva) having mucilaginous qualities. See Malvaceous.
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<botany> A genus of plants (Malva) having mucilaginous qualities. See Malvaceous. ... The flowers of the common mallow (M. Sylvestris) are used in medicine. The dwarf mallow (M. Rotundifolia) is a common weed, and its flattened, dick-shaped fruits are called cheeses by children. Tree mallow (M. Mauritiana and Lavatera arborea), musk mallow (M...
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