




Malva sylvestris
Common Mallow is a lovely plant with soft, round leaves and pretty pink flowers. It grows in many places and can be found in gardens and fields, making it a friendly sight for everyone!
Habitat: Urban areas
The Common Mallow has striking cup-shaped flowers, typically vibrant pink to purple, with darker veins radiating from the center. Its broad, rounded leaves are palmately lobed and slightly crinkled, making it visually distinct from many common roadside plants.





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Common
Danger
1/5 · Very low
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Ancient Egyptians grew mallow as a common food source, not just a wild plant!
If you chew the leaves, they release a slimy juice that can make a natural, soothing paste!
Its round, flat fruits are often called "cheeses" because they look like tiny cheese wheels!
The word "mallow" comes from a Greek word meaning "soft," referring to its soothing sap.
Common Mallow has a special gooey substance (mucilage) that helps it store water and soothe internal irritations.
Common Mallow can produce flowers for many months, ensuring a steady food supply for a wide range of visiting insects.
Common Mallow grows a deep, sturdy taproot that helps it find water in dry soils, making it very resilient.
Apis mellifera
Gathers nectar and pollen

Vanessa cardui
Caterpillars feed on its leaves
Puccinia malvacearum
Causes rust disease on leaves
Apion radiolus
Larvae develop within its seeds
Deciduous plants periodically shed all their leaves, typically during autumn or dry seasons.
Flowering plants are any plants that produce flowers as part of their reproductive cycle.
Summer blooming plants produce their flowers during the summer season, often providing vibrant color when many other plants have finished.
Fragrant flowers emit a pleasant aroma, often to attract pollinators or for defense.
Medicinal plants possess chemical compounds that can be used for therapeutic purposes to treat illnesses or maintain health.
Edible plants are those parts of a plant that are considered safe for human consumption.
Describes plants that are particularly attractive and beneficial to a wide range of pollinating organisms.
This habitat trait indicates species that can coexist with humans in urban and suburban environments, utilizing man-made structures and green spaces.
Describes organisms that transfer pollen, enabling the fertilization and reproduction of plants.
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Danger
1/5 · Very low
Always check with an adult before touching or tasting any plants.
30-100 cm
30-60 cm
2-4 cm
Summer
Yes
None
Biennial
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