Bull mallow
Malva nicaeensis All.
Malva nicaeensis, a member of the Malvaceae family, is a flowering plant that can reach up to 60 cm in height. It is known for its pinkish flowers and is commonly referred to as bull mallow or French mallow. This species is native to the Middle East and has been used as a food source in the region. It was first described in 1785.
Description
Malva nicaeensis is a flowering plant in the Malvaceae family. It is found in various regions, including Açores, Madeira, Portugal Continental, Faial Island, Flores Island, São Jorge Island, São Miguel Island, Madeira Island, CL, Belgium, Flemish Region, Walloon Region, France, The Netherlands, Great Britain, GB, DK, UZ, England, and Scotland. The plant can grow up to 60 cm tall and features pinkish flowers. It is used as a food source in the Middle East.
Other common names
French MallowBull mallowmallow-of-NiceSouthern Mallow
Distribution
Açores · Madeira · Portugal Continental · Faial Island · Flores Island · São Jorge Island · São Miguel Island · Madeira Island · CL · Belgium · Flemish Region · Walloon Region · France · The Netherlands · Great Britain · GB · DK · UZ · England · Scotland · Wales · Austria · Azores · QA · SE · PL · AU · Antofagasta Region |Atacama Region |Coquimbo Region |Valparaíso Region |Metropolitana Region |O'Higgins Region |Maule Region |Biobío Region |Araucanía Region |Los Lagos Region |Arica and Parinacota Region · conterminous 48 United States · Afghanistan
Synonyms
Malva excelsaMalva arvensisMalva cognataMalva circinnataMalva setosaAlthaea nicaeensisMalva nicaeensis var. liocarpaMalva nicaeensis var. littoralis