ABUTILON AVICENNAE
\ɐbjˈuːtɪlən ˈava͡ɪsnˌiː], \ɐbjˈuːtɪlən ˈavaɪsnˌiː], \ɐ_b_j_ˈuː_t_ɪ_l_ə_n ˈa_v_aɪ_s_n_ˌiː]\
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It resembles common mallow in its properties, being mucilaginous and demulcent.
By Robley Dunglison
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Snake's-head
- Guinea-hen flower; -- so called in England because its spotted petals resemble the scales of a snake's head.
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