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n. - Genus of erect herbs of the Middle East having showy flowers: hollyhocks.

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  • In low areas of the western Tien Shan region, the colorful tall herbs Ferula karatavica, Alcea nudiflora, and Eremurus regelii are important.
  • Young cosmic gardeners won't be disappointed by hollyhocks (Alcea), forget-me-nots (Myosotis sylvatica), foxgloves (Digitalis), sweet williams (Dianthus barbatus) and...
  • -- Hollyhocks (Alcea rosea) are plants you would expect to see in old-fashioned gardens.
  • My friend Alcea, the pagan priestess who leads group rituals, is a responsible sort who has humble respect for the power of the spirit realms.
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