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
Carex rosea Carex rosea Carex rosea, the rosy sedge, is a flowering plant and part of the family Cyperaceae. Synonyms for "Carex rosea" include "Carex concoluta", and "Carex flaccidula". It is native to central and eastern North America and it exists in wet to dry soils. "Carex rosea" can be found in shores of streams and bottomlands, as well as ponds. It is known to have great adaptations to dry-shade locations. This is an evergreen, easy-to-grow-plant. "Carex rosea" flowers in the spring, and it has evergreen leaves. The styles of this "Carex roseae", the stalk connecting the stigma to the ovary, are