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dwarf mallow

Malva neglecta

Dwarf mallow is a small, leafy plant that grows close to the ground. It has pretty pink flowers that attract butterflies and bees, making it a lovely sight in gardens and fields.

Lebensraum: Urban areas

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The dwarf mallow is a low-growing plant with rounded, deeply lobed leaves resembling small lily pads. Its dainty, five-petaled flowers are typically pale pink or white with subtle darker veins, emerging from the leaf axils. It often forms spreading mats close to the ground.

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Seltenheit

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Interessante Fakten

Ancient Romans cultivated mallow and believed it had powerful healing properties for many ailments.

Its unique fruit looks exactly like a tiny wheel of cheese, which is why it's nicknamed "cheese plant"!

People have eaten dwarf mallow leaves and roots for thousands of years, especially in tough times.

This tough little plant can grow almost anywhere, from cracks in sidewalks to rich garden soil.

Besondere Fähigkeiten

Fähigkeit

Seed Power

Dwarf mallow can launch its 'cheese wheel' seeds, scattering them widely to find new places to grow.

Fähigkeit

Deep Drinker

It has a strong taproot that can reach deep into the soil, helping it survive dry spells and find water.

Fähigkeit

Quick Sprout

This plant can sprout and grow very quickly in disturbed soils, allowing it to colonize new areas fast.

Maße und Details

Höhe
10-60 cm
Ausbreitung
20-90 cm
Blütengröße
1-1.5 cm
Blütezeit
Late spring to fall
Essbar
Ja
Giftigkeit
Keine
Lebenszyklus
Einjährig
Bestäubungsmethode
Insekten

Ökologische Zusammenhänge

pollinates

Honey bee

Apis mellifera

collects nectar and pollen

eats

Mallow skipper

Pyrgus malvae

caterpillars feed on leaves

eaten by

European rabbit

Oryctolagus cuniculus

grazes on leaves and stems

eats

Mallow leafminer

Liriomyza malvae

larvae tunnel within leaves

Merkmale

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Noch keine Alternativnamen vorhanden.

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Always check with an adult before touching or eating any plants.

Häufig gestellte Fragen

Was ist der/die/das höhe von dwarf mallow?

10-60 cm

Was ist der/die/das ausbreitung von dwarf mallow?

20-90 cm

Was ist der/die/das blütengröße von dwarf mallow?

1-1.5 cm

Was ist der/die/das blütezeit von dwarf mallow?

Late spring to fall

Was ist der/die/das essbar von dwarf mallow?

Ja

Was ist der/die/das giftigkeit von dwarf mallow?

Keine

Was ist der/die/das lebenszyklus von dwarf mallow?

Einjährig

Was ist der/die/das bestäubungsmethode von dwarf mallow?

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