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European Mallow (Malva alcea) |
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Malva moschata European Mallow is most likely to be confused with Musk Mallow. The leaves of Musk Mallow are much more highly dissected and the stem lacks star-shaped hairs. European Mallow (Malva alcea) Alien: Native or Europe. Identification: Flowers pink, large (1.5 to 2 inches in width), with 5 petals. Petals deeply notched at the tip and with vague, darker lines. Stamens fused into a bushy column typical of the Malvaceae. Flowers in small, apical clusters. Stem with star-shaped hairs. Leaves dissected with 5 indistinct lobes. Plant 1 to 2 feet in height. Distribution: Locally distributed from Wisconsin in the west to New England in the east, southward to Pennsylvania and Indiana. Habitat: European Mallow is a species of disturbed habitats, particularly roadsides and fields. Flowering period: June to September. |
European Mallow (Malva alcea)
Similar Species: Musk Mallow (Malva moschata)
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