The term MALLOW is a crossword solution for the word MALVA, which is a genus of flowering plants in the family Malvaceae. The genus includes annual and perennial herbaceous plants, shrubs, and trees, which are found in many parts of the world. The flowers of these plants are typically white or pink and have five petals. The leaves are usually lobed and toothed. MALLOW is also used as a common name for several species of this genus, including the marsh mallow (Althaea officinalis).