1. Plural of althea; ornamental shrubs or small trees of the mallow family, especially the rose of Sharon, with showy flowers.
Usage: Commonly used in gardening and landscaping contexts.

Examples

• The altheas in her garden bloomed with vibrant purple and pink flowers every summer.
• Many homeowners plant altheas as ornamental shrubs because they are hardy and low-maintenance.
• The altheas along the fence provided a natural privacy screen and beautiful color.
• She pruned the altheas in early spring to encourage fuller growth.
• The altheas attracted butterflies and bees throughout the growing season.