Alcea setosa

Classification and Distribution

Alcea setosa, also known as the bristly hollyhock or Haltimia Halbia in Arabic, is a plant species belonging to the genus Alcea in the family Malvaceae. It is native to the Levant region, including countries such as Crete, Turkey, Lebanon, Syria, Palestine (including Israel and Jordan), Cyprus, and parts of the Arab world.

Characteristics

The bristly hollyhock is an ornamental plant that grows up to 1.0 to 2.5 meters in height. It has a distinctive appearance, with pink flowers that are numerous and large. The plant's leaves are covered with hallucinations, costumes, and longs that are either planetary or simple. Star hairs are often missing or small.

Description

The name "Alcea setosa" stems from the relief in the middle of the fruit, reminiscent of a grove. In Hebrew, it is also known as "Cast of the Harvest" or "Lord of the Straits." The plant's back is long and transparent, with simple hairs that are hardly flying.

Habitat

In Israel, Alcea setosa can be found in various regions, including the Galilee and the Carmel. It thrives in areas with a cordial type of family, where it grows as a two-year-old herbic plant.

Variations

While the most common color of the bristly hollyhock is pink, it can also be found in white, red, and purple varieties. The Japanese diaspora emits a pink color, while other variations may have different hues.

References

* Plant life in the Arab world
* Malvaceae
* Plants of Jordan
* Plants of Syria and Lebanon
* Plants of Israel
* Plants of Turkey
* Plants of Palestine
* Plants of Cyprus
* Plants of Crete