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'''Mallow''' (Malvaceae'') is a genus of about thirty species of plants native to [[Europe]], [[Asia]] and [[Africa]]. Its name is derived from the [[Old English]] ''malwe'', meaning soft. |
'''Mallow''' (''Malvaceae'') is a genus of about thirty species of plants native to [[Europe]], [[Asia]] and [[Africa]]. Its name is derived from the [[Old English]] ''malwe'', meaning soft. |
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Common mallow (''malva silvestris'') is the best know form of mallow, and was used as a medicinal herb from Roman times. It is a perennial with pale purple |
Common mallow (''malva silvestris'') is the best know form of mallow, and was used as a [[medicine|medicinal]] [[herb]] from [[Roman]] times. It is a perennial with pale [[purple]] [[flower]]s. |
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Latest revision as of 11:39, 20 October 2006
Mallow (Malvaceae) is a genus of about thirty species of plants native to Europe, Asia and Africa. Its name is derived from the Old English malwe, meaning soft.
Common mallow (malva silvestris) is the best know form of mallow, and was used as a medicinal herb from Roman times. It is a perennial with pale purple flowers.
