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Alcea pallida
Scientific Name: Alcea pallida
Family: Malvaceae
Category: Dicot
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Alcea pallida: Pale Rose Hollyhock
Alcea pallida, also known as Pale Rose Hollyhock or Turkish Wild Hollyhock, is a charming perennial appreciated for its delicate beauty and extended blooming period.
Considerations for Pets
- This plant has parts (seeds) that may present a choking hazard.
Taxonomy and Nomenclature
- Scientific Name: Alcea pallida (Waldst. & Kit. ex Willd.) Waldst. & Kit.
- Common Names: Pale Rose Hollyhock, Turkish Wild Hollyhock, Hollyhock. (Balkanroos, Stokroos)
- Family: Malvaceae (Mallow family)
- Genus: Alcea
- Synonyms: Althaea pallida W. & K.,
- Taxonomic Status: Provisionally accepted.
- Subspecies: Alcea pallida subsp. cretica (Weinm.)
Distribution and Habitat
- Native to the eastern Mediterranean region, particularly Turkey.
Morphological Characteristics and Growth Habits
- Grows to a height of four to six feet (approximately 150-200 cm).
- Known for its tall inflorescence with numerous soft lilac rose or pale pink flowers.
- Flowers are large, simple, and sometimes described as having delightfully scalloped petals.
- The plant is an evergreen perennial.
- Stems are approximately 180cm long.
Ecological Role
- It is mentioned that this hollyhock is the only type that blooms without rust.
Traditional Uses
- Mentioned for its phytochemical properties.
Flowering and Fruiting
- Blooms throughout the summer, from June to September (May to September).
Quirky Facts
- This particular Alcea species is noted for blooming without rust, unlike some other hollyhocks.
Related Species
- Resembles Alcea rosea but is distinct.
Further Information
- RHS (Royal Horticultural Society).
- Tropicos.
- IPCN.