A mallow plant typically features broad, heart-shaped leaves and produces attractive, cup-shaped flowers that can be pink, purple, or white, often with darker markings. The plants usually grow upright and can reach heights of 1 to 4 feet, depending on the species. The stems are often hairy, and the overall appearance is lush and bushy, making them a popular choice for gardens. The flowers can bloom from late spring to early fall, adding vibrant color to landscapes.
The mallow plant actually comes from Egypt. There are plants that taste like marshmallows that are found in the rain forest, but the mallow plant is not.
Mallards, mauls, sweetweed, Schloss tea, and mortification root.
The Mallow Plant
Jews Mallow in the plant world
okra cotton and a the hibiscus flower are all parts of the mallow family
A mallow plant is a plant that is widespread in dry grassy places throughout Europe, the British Isles, and North Africa. The flowers bloom between June and September. There are thousands of these species around the world
The mallow plant (Athaea officinalis) that grew in Egyptian marshes.
Marshmallow is a food and cotton is a plant
A mallow plant cannot pollinate itself because it is a self-incompatible species, meaning it requires pollen from a different plant in order to set seed. This promotes genetic diversity and reduces the likelihood of inbreeding.
The mallow plant likes lots of sunshine and little shade. It can tolerate either dry or wet soil. It can also tolerate sandy, saline, or heavy clay soils.
Gossypium herbaceum and is a member of the mallow or Mayvaceae family.
Rabbits, deer, and some birds like sparrows and finches will eat mallow plants. Additionally, insects such as caterpillars and beetles may also feed on mallow leaves.