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Mallows
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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.
Habitat: Grasslands
Appearance
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.
KingdomPlantaePhylumTracheophytaClassMagnoliopsidaOrderMalvalesFamilyMalvaceaeGenusMalva
Category
PlantsRarity
Common
Danger
1/5 · Very low
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Interesting facts
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!
Special abilities
Ability
Mucilage Magic
Mallows have a gooey substance called mucilage that helps them store water and can soothe irritated skin.
Ability
Deep Drinker Roots
Mallows can grow a long, sturdy taproot, helping it find water deep underground during dry spells to survive.
Ability
Cheese Wheel Seeds
Mallows grows unique round, segmented fruits that look like tiny cheese wheels, protecting its seeds for reproduction.
Measurements & details
- Height
- 30-150 cm
- Spread
- 30-90 cm
- Flower Size
- 2-6 cm
- Bloom Season
- Summer to fall
- Edible
- Yes
- Toxicity
- None
- Lifecycle
- Perennial
- Pollination Method
- Insect
Ecological connections
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
Traits
Flowering
Flowering plants are any plants that produce flowers as part of their reproductive cycle.
Summer Blooming
Summer blooming plants produce their flowers during the summer season, often providing vibrant color when many other plants have finished.
Medicinal
Medicinal plants possess chemical compounds that can be used for therapeutic purposes to treat illnesses or maintain health.
Colorful
Colorful describes organisms or objects displaying a wide range of bright and distinct colors.
Edible
Edible plants are those parts of a plant that are considered safe for human consumption.
Grassland
Grassland habitats are terrestrial biomes dominated by grasses and herbaceous plants, supporting a variety of grazing animals.
Pollinator Magnet
Describes plants that are particularly attractive and beneficial to a wide range of pollinating organisms.
Also known as
Cheese Plant
Collections
Safety
Danger
1/5 · Very low
Always check with an adult before picking any flowers.
Frequently Asked Questions
How tall is Mallows?
30-150 cm
How wide does Mallows spread?
30-90 cm
How big are the flowers on Mallows?
2-6 cm
When does Mallows bloom?
Summer to fall
Is Mallows edible?
Yes
Is Mallows toxic?
None
What is Mallows's lifecycle?
Perennial
How is Mallows pollinated?
Insect
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