

How to identify Common hollyhock (Alcea rosea)
Common hollyhock, also known as Garden hollyhock
Common hollyhock exhibit towering stalks reaching up to 8 feet (2.4 meters) tall, adorned with a profusion of large, showy flowers each about 3-5 inches (7.6-12.7 centimeters) in diameter. These blooms come in a spectrum of hues ranging from white to dark red. The plant features broad, rough leaves with a heart-shaped base and a slightly lobed edge. The substantial stems are sturdy, capable of supporting the heavy flowers yet may require staking in windy areas. The foliage forms a low rosette around the base of the plant.
Towering stalks up to 8 feet (2.4 meters) tall
Large, showy flowers 3-5 inches (7.6-12.7 cm) in diameter
Heart-shaped base on broad leaves
Schizocarp fruits with segmented structure
Robust, unbranched stem with fine hairs
The leaves of common hollyhock are up to 8 inches (20 cm) long and across, palmately lobed with 3-7 blunt lobes. Each leaf blade is orbicular or oval, indented at the base, and has crenate margins. The upper surface is slightly pubescent to hairless, wrinkled with fine veins, and the lower surface is light green and pubescent.
The flowers of common hollyhock are notable for their large size, spanning 3-5 inches (7.5-12.5 cm) when fully open. The petals overlap and come in shades of white, pink, or purplish red. Each flower nods sideways from short, hairy pedicels. The light green, ovate sepals are smaller than the petals and are accompanied by similarly colored, hairy bracts joined at the base. Blooming from mid-summer into fall, the flowers appear individually or in small clusters along the central stem.
The stem of common hollyhock is tall and robust, typically unbranched or with minimal branching. It is light green in color, cylindrical (terete) in shape, and covered with a noticeable layer of fine hairs. The thickness of the stem can reach up to 2 inches (5 cm) in diameter, providing sturdy support for the plant. This hairy texture and light green coloration are distinctive features for identifying the stem of common hollyhock.
The fruit of common hollyhock is a schizocarp, distinguishable by its segmented structure that splits into multiple one-seeded sections when mature. Each fruit forms a ring-like array composed of 15-20 flat, oval seeds, each approximately 0.2 to 0.3 inches (5-8 mm) in size. These seeds have a unique notched edge on one side, providing a clear identification mark. While the overall fruit may vary in color depending on maturity, the seeds exhibit a consistent, earthy hue. The texture is characteristically dry and papery upon maturity.
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Scientific Classification of Common hollyhock