Mallows

Malva

Mallows are colorful flowers that bloom in shades of pink, purple, and white. They have soft, round leaves and can grow tall, making them a lovely sight in gardens and fields.

Hábitat: Grasslands

Aspecto

The Mallows has soft, often rounded or heart-shaped leaves with distinct lobes. Its delicate, five-petaled flowers bloom in shades of pink, white, or purple, sometimes with darker veins radiating from the center. These cup-shaped blossoms are typically found in clusters along the stems.

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Mallows

Categoría

Plantas

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Common

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Datos interesantes

Ancient Romans cultivated Mallows as a tasty and healthy vegetable!

Its common name "Mallow" comes from a Greek word meaning "to soften"!

Mallow leaves are known for their super-soft, velvety feel!

The roots of some Mallows can be boiled down to make a sticky, natural glue!

Habilidades especiales

Mallows have a gooey substance called mucilage that helps them store water and can soothe irritated skin.

Mallows can grow a long, sturdy taproot, helping it find water deep underground during dry spells to survive.

Mallows grows unique round, segmented fruits that look like tiny cheese wheels, protecting its seeds for reproduction.

Medidas y detalles

Altura: 30-150 cm
Extensión: 30-90 cm
Tamaño de la flor: 2-6 cm
Temporada de floración: Summer to fall
Comestible: Sí
Toxicidad: Ninguna
Ciclo de vida: Perenne
Método de polinización: Insectos

Conexiones ecológicas

pollinates

Honeybee

Apis mellifera

Gathers nectar and pollen

pollinates

Painted Lady butterfly

Vanessa cardui

Feeds on nectar from flowers

parasitizes

Mallow rust

Puccinia malvacearum

Causes orange spots on leaves

eats

Spanish slug

Arion vulgaris

Feeds on Mallow leaves

Rasgos

Floración

Las plantas con flores son cualquier planta que produce flores como parte de su ciclo reproductivo.

Floración de verano

Las plantas de floración de verano producen sus flores durante la temporada estival, a menudo aportando un color vibrante cuando muchas otras plantas ya han terminado de florecer.