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Malva sylvestris, commonly known as common mallow, is a hardy biennial or perennial herb that thrives in various regions including Afghanistan, Albania, Algeria, and parts of Europe such as Austria and the Baltic States. Malva sylvestris (Latin: Malva sylvestris, family Malvaceae) is an edible plant catalogued in PlantSage.
Malva sylvestris is generally regarded as safe for culinary use when correctly identified and prepared. Avoid wild specimens from polluted ground and confirm species before harvest.
Malva sylvestris is a member of the Malvaceae family native to AFG, ALB, ALG, ALT, AUT, and AZO. Malva sylvestris thrives in light to medium soil with a pH of 7-7.5 and prefers moist conditions.
Malva sylvestris grows best in USDA zone 4-8, 8/10 light, moist water, and biennial, perennial life cycle. Detailed sowing, propagation, and care notes are on the full profile.
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