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Malva sylvestris

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Family: Malvaceae · Genus: Malva

Malva sylvestris

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Malva sylvestris is a species of the mallow genus Malva, of which it the type species. Known as common mallow to English-speaking Europeans, it acquired the common names of cheeses, high mallow and tall mallow as it migrated from its native home in Western Europe, North Africa and Asia through the English-speaking world.

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Growing details and traits for Malva sylvestris in the Library.

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