gemauve
noun
ge·mauve
gəˈmōv
plural -s
: a tropical mallow (Malachra capitata) with yellow flowers in loose axillary heads that is important in harboring the cotton stainer bug
Word History
Etymology
modification of French guimauve, from Old French widmalve, vimauve, modification (influenced by vist mistletoe and malve, mauve mallow) of Latin hibiscus marsh mallow