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 NameCheeses/ high mallow/ tall mallow Botanical nameMalva sylvestris FamilyMalvaceae Life CyclePerennial, BiennialFoliageDeciduousBasic Colourpink /violetHeight0.3 -> 1.2 mHabitatMeadows and wastelands AltitudeTell usBloom TimeMay -> SeptemberPlant TypeHerb, Ornamental, Outdoor,MedicinalFruit TypeSchisocarpdifferent tolerancesTell us Used PartsFlower, Leaf, RootPlant UsesMedicine , Culinary, OrnamentalActive substancesMucilageUSDA Zone5 (-29), 6 (-23), 7 (-17), 8 (-12), 9 (-7), 10 (-1)Sun Exposurefull sunSoil pHAlkaline, NeutralSoil MoistureDry, MoistSoil Type Clayey, PeatyPropagationby seeds / by sowing, by Cuttings, by division, Self sowsGerminationTell us Pests/ DiseasesRust Open Next Page To See More Photos. Malva sylvestris Malva sylvestris
