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sweet Indian Mallow

Abutilon fruticosum

Sweet Indian Mallow is a cheerful shrub with bright yellow flowers. It grows in warm places and is loved by butterflies and bees. This plant can make your garden look sunny and happy!

Habitat: Urban areas

Appearance

The sweet Indian Mallow has soft, heart-shaped leaves covered in fine hairs, giving them a velvety feel. Its delicate, cup-shaped flowers are bright yellow or orange, often with a darker center, making them stand out against the green foliage.

KingdomPlantaePhylumTracheophytaClassMagnoliopsidaOrderMalvalesFamilyMalvaceaeGenusAbutilon
sweet Indian Mallow
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sweet Indian Mallow

Category

Plants

Rarity

Common

Danger

1/5 · Very low

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Interesting facts

Certain tribes traditionally used its strong fibers to weave ropes!

Its cheerful blossoms are like tiny beacons, guiding busy bees to nectar!

Its seeds were once used by some cultures to make decorative beads!

The plant's root was chewed to soothe sore throats in traditional medicine!

Special abilities

Ability

Fuzzy Shield

Sweet Indian Mallow has soft, hairy leaves that help it retain moisture in dry climates and deter some small herbivores.

Ability

Sun Tracker

Sweet Indian Mallow can slightly adjust its leaves to capture more sunlight, helping it make more food and grow stronger.

Ability

Seed Sprinkler

Sweet Indian Mallow has unique seed pods that burst open when ripe, scattering seeds far and wide.

Measurements & details

Height
100-200 cm
Spread
60-120 cm
Flower Size
2-3 cm
Bloom Season
Spring to fall
Edible
Yes
Toxicity
None
Lifecycle
Perennial
Pollination Method
Insect

Ecological connections

pollinates

honey bee

Apis mellifera

attracts with nectar and pollen

pollinates

common bumblebee

Bombus impatiens

visits flowers for nectar and pollen

eaten by

bordered patch butterfly

Chlosyne lacinia

caterpillars feed on its leaves

Traits

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Safety

Danger

1/5 · Very low

Always check with an adult before touching or tasting any plant.

Frequently Asked Questions

How tall is sweet Indian Mallow?

100-200 cm

How wide does sweet Indian Mallow spread?

60-120 cm

How big are the flowers on sweet Indian Mallow?

2-3 cm

When does sweet Indian Mallow bloom?

Spring to fall

Is sweet Indian Mallow edible?

Yes

Is sweet Indian Mallow toxic?

None

What is sweet Indian Mallow's lifecycle?

Perennial

How is sweet Indian Mallow pollinated?

Insect

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