Alcea rosea
Rose Trémière
Common Hollyhock
Additional information
| Plant family | |
|---|---|
| Area | Provence Verte |
| Flower colour | pink |
| Flower size | 50-80 mm |
| Flowering months | July, August, September |
| Leaf type | Palmate |
| Height | 1-2 m |
Description
Hollyhock is not a native, it was introduced into Europe from China around the 15th century.
Flowers
The flowers, in long flower spikes, vary in colour, white, yellow, pink and dark red.
Leaves
Palmate leaf has lobes radiating from a base point. The lobes radiate from a base point, serrated and hairy.
Fruits Seeds
Schizocarp: a dry disk containing seeds that splits into single seeded parts when ripe.
Edible
Flowers: make a pleasant herbal tea (tisane).
Medical
Flowers: soothe and relieve irritation and soreness in the treatment of gastritis, coughs and cystitis.
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