What is "malope"

malope \malope\ n. A Western Mediterranean annual ( Malope trifida) having deep purple-red flowers subtended by three large cordate bracts.

Syn: Malope trifida.

n. western Mediterranean annual having deep purple-red flowers subtended by 3 large cordate bracts [syn: Malope trifida]

Malope is a genus of three species ) in the mallow botanical family ( Malvaceae). Of the three species, Malope trifida is often used as an ornamental plant.