Malva neglecta
Common Mallow
Common mallow is a prostrate, downy, annual herbaceous plant that grows to approximately 60 centimeters. It has alternate leaves with long, strongly channeled petioles and narrowly triangular stipules. Each leaf is reniform or has 5–7 shallow lobes, with basal leaves measuring 3–7 centimeters. The flowers are single-stalked and occur in clusters of 2–5 in the leaf axils, with flower stalks shorter than the leaf stalks. The fruits are schizocarps that split into 10–12 mericarps (nutlets) and are smooth and hairy.
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Malvales
Malvaceae
Malva
The seeds of common mallow contain about 21% protein and 15.2% fat.
The leaves, stalks, and seeds of common mallow are edible. The young seeds can be eaten raw or cooked, while mature seeds should be cooked like rice or grains. The plant is also known for its medicinal properties, including anti-inflammatory and soothing effects on the skin.
Summer
Spring
60 cm
Pink to pale with bold veins
Common mallow is native to most of the Old World except sub-Saharan Africa, including regions in Europe, Asia, and North Africa. It thrives in temperate to subtropical climates and can be found in a variety of habitats, including meadows, fields, and along roadsides.
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