Malva parviflora
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Malva parviflora is an annual or perennial herb that is native to Northern Africa, Europe and Asia and is widely naturalised elsewhere.[1] Common names include Cheesewood[1] , Cheesewood Mallow, Egyptian Mallow[1], Least Mallow, Little Mallow[1], Mallow[2], Marshmallow[2], Small-flowered Mallow[3] , Small-flowered Marshmallow[4] and Smallflower Mallow[2]
It has a decumbent or erect habit, growing to 50 cm in height.[3] The broad leaves have 5 to 7 lobes and are 8 to 10 cm in diameter.[3] It has small white or pink flowers with 4 to 6 mm long petals.[3]
[edit] References
- ^ a b c d Malva parviflora. Germplasm Resources Information Network (GRIN). United States Department of Agriculture, Agricultural Research Service, Beltsville Area. Retrieved on 2008-06-02.
- ^ a b c Malva parviflora. FloraBase. Department of Environment and Conservation, Government of Western Australia.
- ^ a b c d New South Wales Flora Online: Malva parviflora by , Royal Botanic Gardens & Domain Trust, Sydney, Australia
- ^ Malva parviflora L.. Electronic Flora of South Australia Fact Sheet. State Herbarium of South Australia.
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