26,865 observationsNNA
Hollyhock
Alcea rosea
Taxonomy
Kingdom: Plantae ›Phylum: Tracheophyta ›Class: Magnoliopsida ›Order: Malvales ›Family: Malvaceae ›Genus: Alcea
About
Alcea rosea (common hollyhock) is an ornamental plant in the Malvaceae family. It was imported into Europe from southwestern China during, or possibly before, the 15th century. William Turner, a herbalist of the time, gave it the name "holyoke" from which the English name derives.
Frequently Asked Questions
- The scientific name of Hollyhock is Alcea rosea.
- The Hollyhock has a conservation status of NNA.
- Hollyhock belongs to the kingdom Plantae.
- Hollyhock belongs to the phylum Tracheophyta.
- Hollyhock belongs to the class Magnoliopsida.
- Hollyhock belongs to the order Malvales.
- Hollyhock belongs to the family Malvaceae.
- Hollyhock belongs to the genus Alcea.