a flowering plant with large colorful blooms, also called the rose-of-Sharon, commonly grown in gardens.
From Greek 'althaia,' possibly from 'altho' meaning 'to heal,' as the plant was used medicinally in ancient times.
Althea comes from a Greek word possibly meaning 'to heal,' because ancient doctors used the plant for medicinal purposes! The rose-of-Sharon variety produces stunning five-inch flowers in colors ranging from white to purple, and it's surprisingly hardy even in harsh climates.
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