Malvaceae

High school (ages 12+)
Animals & Nature

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Step 1 · Read the article

Open the article and read it at the level above. Then answer the questions below in your own words.

https://smallwhale.org/articles/malvaceae

Write what each word means, using the article.

Do not copy the article. Write two things you learned, the way you would explain them to a friend.

Answers below are taken from the article’s stored facts, so they match what the student read.

1. What is the scientific name?Malvaceae. A large family within the order Malvales
2. What is the estimated species count?Approximately 4,200 species across over 200 genera
3. What is the Malvaceae family?It is a group of flowering plants that includes cotton, cocoa, hibiscus, and okra. They have many species and grow in many parts of the world.
4. Why is cotton from the Malvaceae family important?Cotton fibers are soft, strong, and absorbent, making them great for making clothes and other textiles. They helped grow the industrial revolution.

Actinomorphic: A flower that can be divided into symmetrical halves along multiple planes.
Staminal Column: A structure formed by the fusion of stamens, characteristic of the Malvaceae family.
Demulcent: A substance that relieves irritation of the mucous membranes by forming a protective film.