althea
/ælˈθiə/
noun
- A type of flowering plant, also known as marsh mallow or hollyhock, with showy pink, white, or purple flowers.
- The althea bushes in the garden bloomed with large pink flowers all summer.
- She planted an althea near the fence to add some height and color to the yard.
- Althea is often used in traditional herbal remedies for soothing sore throats.