The Tortoise Club

Plant Name:

Hollyhock

Latin Name:

Alcea rosea

Plant Type:

Plant

Edible Part:

Flower

About

Alcea rosea, the common hollyhock, is an ornamental dicot flowering plant in the family Malvaceae. It was imported into Europe from southwestern China during, or possibly before, the 15th century. It is safe to feed to tortoises.