Malva sylvestris
Malva sylvestris or high mallow is a perennial/ biennial herbaceous belonging to Malvaceae family. It forms ascending–erect stems cladded with alternate leaves which are roundish, with dentate margins and numerous lobes. In bloom, the high mallow produces 5-petaled, pink-violet flowers in pairs or small clusters borne in leaf axils. It was traditionally useful for long time as a food and a medicinal plant.
Datasheet
| Common Name | Cheeses/ high mallow/ tall mallow |
|---|---|
| Botanical name | Malva sylvestris |
| Family | Malvaceae |
| Life Cycle | Perennial, Biennial |
| Foliage | Deciduous |
| Basic Colour | pink /violet |
| Height | 0.3 -> 1.2 m |
| Habitat | Meadows and wastelands |
| Altitude | Tell us |
| Bloom Time | May -> September |
| Plant Type | Herb, Ornamental, Outdoor, Medicinal |
| Fruit Type | Schisocarp |
| different tolerances | Tell us |
| Used Parts | Flower, Leaf, Root |
| Plant Uses | Medicine , Culinary, Ornamental |
| Active substances | Mucilage |
| USDA Zone | 5 (-29), 6 (-23), 7 (-17), 8 (-12), 9 (-7), 10 (-1) |
| Sun Exposure | full sun |
| Soil pH | Alkaline, Neutral |
| Soil Moisture | Dry, Moist |
| Soil Type | Clayey, Peaty |
| Propagation | by seeds / by sowing, by Cuttings, by division, Self sows |
| Germination | Tell us |
| Pests/ Diseases | Rust |
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