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althea

/ælˈθiː.ə/

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noun

/ælˈθiː.ə/C1formalscientific
  • ruСуществительное, обозначающее любое из различных растений, принадлежащих к роду Althaea, которые похожи на растения рода Alcea, но имеют более мелкие цветы.

A noun referring to any of various plants belonging to the genus Althaea, which are similar to plants of the genus Alcea but have smaller flowers.

  1. A genus of flowering plantsC1formalscientific

    Any of various plants of the genus Althaea, typically having showy flowers and similar to but smaller than hollyhocks (genus Alcea).

    ruРод цветковых растений

    • The althea plant is known for its medicinal properties.
    • She planted several althea bushes along the garden fence.
    • Althea species are often used in herbal remedies.