Alcea, is native to Asia and Europe, commonly known as hollyhocks, is a genus of about 60 species of flowering plants in the mallow family Malvaceae
The herbage usually has a coating of star-shaped hairs
Hollyhocks are annual, biennial, or perennial plants usually taking an erect, unbranched form
The leaf blades are often lobed or toothed, and are borne on long petioles
The notched petals are usually over 3 centimeters wide and may be pink, white, purple, or yellow
