lavatera

Noun

(plural lavateras)

(botany) Any of the genus Lavatera of malvaceous flowering plants.

Origin

From the genus name.

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Lathyrus odoratus (Sweet Pea): hardy; there are two races, dwarf and tall, the latter - far and away the most beautiful - requires support; various colours; numerous immensely popular forms. Lavatera trimestris: hardy, 3 ft., pale-rose, showy malvaceous flowers.

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