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Lavatera trimestris, Linn. (L. rosea, Medikus).  Height 3-6 ft.: leaves nearly glabrous, upper ones angled: flowers rosy, 4 in. across: receptacle or axis of the fruits expanded at the apex into a disk, inclosing the ovary.
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Lavatera trimestris, Linn. (L. rosea, Medikus).  Height 3-6 ft.: leaves nearly glabrous, upper ones angled: flowers rosy, 4 in. across: receptacle or axis of the fruits expanded at the apex into a disk, inclosing the ovary. Medit.region. Var. alba, Hort., has white flowers Var. splendens, Hort., is an improved garden strain. Gn. 73, p. 314. G. 33:141.—This species is an excellent flower-garden subject, of the easiest cultured, usually growing 2-3 ft. in height and blooming summer and autumn, with attractive rose-pink or red flowers.
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