Any of various plants of the North American genus Sphaeralcea (family Malvaceae), found in arid areas and typically bearing small cup-shaped flowers and spherical fruit; frequently with distinguishing word.
Origin
Mid 19th century; earliest use found in The Penny Cyclopaedia.
Definition of globemallow in US English:
globemallow
noun
Any of various plants of the North American genus Sphaeralcea (family Malvaceae), found in arid areas and typically bearing small cup-shaped flowers and spherical fruit; frequently with distinguishing word.
Origin
Mid 19th century; earliest use found in The Penny Cyclopaedia.