Alcea rosea that some closely related species ("Althaea rugosa" and "Althaea ficifolia") are resistant to this fungus. In herbal medicine, Hollyhock is believed to be an emollient and laxative. It is used to control inflammation, to stop bedwetting and as a mouthwash in cases of bleeding gums. 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
Zephyranthes rosea ἄνθος ("anthos", 'flower'). Zephyrus, the Greek personification of the west wind, is also associated with rainfall. The specific name comes from Latin for 'rosy'. Other common names of "Z. rosea" include 'pink rain lily', 'pink fairy lily', 'pink magic lily', 'pink zephyr lily', 'rain flower', and 'rose rain lily'. It is also commonly known as "duende rojo" ('red dwarf') and "leli de San Jose" in Spanish; and "rosafarbene" and "Windblume" in German. "Zephyranthes rosea" is one of the two "Zephyranthes" species known as the 'pink rain lily'. The other species is "Zephyranthes carinata", usually referred to incorrectly as "Zephyranthes grandiflora".