high mallow

plant

Also known as: Malva sylvestris

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High mallow (Malva sylvestris) is a biennial plant native to Europe and naturalized in the eastern U.S.. It is characterized by an erect stem, long-petioled leaves, and rose-purple flowers with darker veins. This plant belongs to the mallow family, Malvaceae, which includes various species cultivated for their flowers and medicinal properties. Other related plants include hollyhock (Alcea rosea) and tree mallow (Lavatera arborea), which are also known for their tall growth and showy flowers. Some mallow species have been used historically for medicinal purposes, and their roots were once processed to create marshmallow confections.1234

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…white flowers in summer, and high mallow (M. sylvestris), the leaves and flowers of which have been used medicinally. Another musk mallow, Abelmoschus moschatus (H. abelmoschus), is widely cultivated in tropical Asia for its musky-smelling seeds.
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…white flowers in summer, and high mallow (M. sylvestris), the leaves and flowers of which have been used medicinally. Another musk mallow, Abelmoschus moschatus (H. abelmoschus), is widely cultivated in tropical Asia for its musky-smelling seeds.
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