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Vervain mallow (Malva alcea), a perennial herb belonging to the Malvaceae family, is native to a wide range of European and Mediterranean regions, including Austria, the Baltic States, Belarus, Belgium, Bulgaria, and parts of Eastern Europe. Vervain mallow (Latin: Malva alcea) is an edible plant catalogued in PlantSage.
Vervain mallow is generally regarded as safe for culinary use when correctly identified and prepared. Avoid wild specimens from polluted ground and confirm species before harvest.
Vervain mallow is a member native to AUT, BLT, BLR, BGM, BUL, and RUC. Vervain mallow thrives in moist, well-drained soils that are light (sandy), medium, or heavy (clay).
Vervain mallow grows best in USDA zone 4-8, 8/10 light, moist water, and perennial life cycle. Detailed sowing, propagation, and care notes are on the full profile.
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