prairie mallow

/ˌprɛri ˌmæloʊ/
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Definitions of prairie mallow
  1. noun
    false mallow of western United States having racemose red flowers; sometimes placed in genus Malvastrum
    synonyms: Malvastrum coccineum, Sphaeralcea coccinea, red false mallow
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    type of:
    false mallow, globe mallow
    genus of coarse herbs and subshrubs of arid North and South America having pink or scarlet flowers and globose fruits
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