Alcea rosea Alcea rosea Alcea rosea, the common hollyhock, is an ornamental plant in the family Malvaceae. It was imported into Europe from southwestern China during, or possibly before, the 15th century. William Turner, a herbalist of the time, gave it the name "holyoke" from which the English name derives. "Alcea rosea" is variously described as a biennial (having a two-year life cycle), as an annual, or as a short-lived perennial. It frequently self-sows, which may create a perception that the plants are perennial. The plant may flower during its first year when sown early. It will grow in a wide range
Caladenia hirta subsp. rosea in shallow soil on granite outcrops. "Caladenia hirta" subsp. "rosea" is classified as "not threatened" by the Western Australian Government Department of Parks and Wildlife. Caladenia hirta subsp. rosea Caladenia hirta" subsp. "rosea, commonly known as the pink candy orchid or candy orchid, is a plant in the orchid family Orchidaceae and is endemic to the south-west of Western Australia. It is a widespread and common orchid which has a single leaf, up to three pale pink to deep pink flowers and often grows in clumps. "Caladenia hirta" subsp. "rosea" is a terrestrial, perennial, deciduous, herb with an underground tuber