velvet-leaf mallow
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velvet-leaf mallow
Allowissadula holosericea
The velvet-leaf mallow is a soft, fuzzy plant with big, beautiful leaves and pretty flowers. It loves warm places and can often be found in gardens and sunny fields.
Habitat: Urban areas
Appearance
The velvet-leaf mallow has large, heart-shaped leaves that are covered in soft, dense hairs, giving them a velvety feel and appearance. Its small, five-petaled flowers are typically yellow or orange, sometimes with a purplish center, standing out against the fuzzy foliage.
KingdomPlantaePhylumTracheophytaClassMagnoliopsidaOrderMalvalesFamilyMalvaceaeGenusAllowissadula
Category
PlantsRarity
Common
Danger
1/5 · Very low
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Interesting facts
Each individual flower only opens for a single day, but new ones bloom constantly!
Its seeds can survive buried in soil for up to 60 years, just waiting to sprout!
The strong fibers from its stems were once used by people to make rope and paper!
You can eat its young leaves and seeds, which are sometimes used as a mild vegetable!
Special abilities
Ability
Velvet Defense
Velvet-leaf mallow has soft, hairy leaves that can deter some herbivores from eating them.
Ability
Resilient Seeds
This plant produces robust seeds that can remain viable in the soil for many decades, ensuring its survival.
Ability
Deep Water Seekers
Velvet-leaf mallow develops a strong taproot that helps it find water deep underground in dry conditions.
Measurements & details
- Height
- 60-150 cm
- Spread
- 30-60 cm
- Flower Size
- 1-3 cm
- Bloom Season
- Summer to fall
- Edible
- Yes
- Toxicity
- None
- Lifecycle
- Perennial
- Pollination Method
- Insect
Ecological connections
pollinates
Honey bee
Apis mellifera
Gathers nectar and pollen from its flowers.
pollinates
Painted lady butterfly
Vanessa cardui
Visits the flowers for their sweet nectar.
eaten by
Humans
Homo sapiens
People sometimes consume its young leaves and seeds.
eats
Two-spotted spider mite
Tetranychus urticae
Feeds on the plant's sap, potentially causing damage.
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.
Fragrant Flower
Fragrant flowers emit a pleasant aroma, often to attract pollinators or for defense.
Drought Tolerant
Drought-tolerant plants can survive and flourish in conditions with limited water availability.
Colorful
Colorful describes organisms or objects displaying a wide range of bright and distinct colors.
Pollinator Magnet
Describes plants that are particularly attractive and beneficial to a wide range of pollinating organisms.
Urban Friendly
This habitat trait indicates species that can coexist with humans in urban and suburban environments, utilizing man-made structures and green spaces.
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Safety
Danger
1/5 · Very low
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Frequently Asked Questions
How tall is velvet-leaf mallow?
60-150 cm
How wide does velvet-leaf mallow spread?
30-60 cm
How big are the flowers on velvet-leaf mallow?
1-3 cm
When does velvet-leaf mallow bloom?
Summer to fall
Is velvet-leaf mallow edible?
Yes
Is velvet-leaf mallow toxic?
None
What is velvet-leaf mallow's lifecycle?
Perennial
How is velvet-leaf mallow pollinated?
Insect
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