- A mallow plant - A genus of malvaceous plants common in the tropics. All the
species are mucilaginous, and some have tough ligneous fibers which are
used as a substitute for hemp and flax.
- A mallow plant - Large tropical flower - A genus of plants (herbs, shrubs, or trees), some species
of which have large, showy flowers. Some species are cultivated in
India for their fiber, which is used as a substitute for hemp. See
Althea, Hollyhock, and Manoe.