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
Geocrinia rosea Geocrinia rosea Geocrinia rosea, the Karri or Roseate Frog is a species in the family, Myobatrachidae. It is endemic to Southwest Australia. It is part of a complex of species, the "Geocrinia" roseate frogs, which were previously placed in the genus "Crinia" by Harrison. It is most easily distinguished from the 5 cogenors of the region by the rosy glow of the belly, given to us by the name. "Geocrinia rosea" is very similar in appearance to three other "Geocrinia " species; "G. alba", "G. lutea" and "G. vitellina". The usually discrete vomerine teeth of the species are evident in