Buttonweed
Malva neglecta Wallr.
Malva neglecta is an annual plant in the Malvaceae family, native to much of the Old World excluding sub-Saharan Africa. It grows up to 0.6 m tall and is commonly known as buttonweed, with additional names such as common mallow, cheeseplant, and roundleaf mallow. The plant is widely distributed across North America, Europe, and other regions. Its leaves, stalks, and seeds are edible, with the seeds containing 21% protein and 15.2% fat.
Description
Malva neglecta, described by Wallr. in 1824, is a member of the Malvaceae family and is found in many regions including Newfoundland, Alberta, and parts of Europe. It is an annual herb that reaches a height of 0.6 m. Common names include buttonweed and common mallow. The plant is valued for its edible components, particularly the seeds, which are rich in protein and fat. It is widely distributed and has been reported in numerous countries and territories.
Other common names
ButtonweedCheeseplantCheesesCheeseweedCommon MallowDwarf CheeseweedDwarf MallowRoundleaf MallowRunning Mallow
Distribution
Newfoundland · Alberta · British Columbia · Manitoba · New Brunswick · Nova Scotia · Northwest Territories · Ontario · Prince Edward Island · Quebec · Saskatchewan · Portugal Continental · FI · SE · TW · ZA · CL · IE · Belgium · France · The Netherlands · Great Britain · GB · UZ · KG · BY · UA · Flanders · AR · Liechtenstein
Synonyms
Malva fruticansMalva salvitellensisMalva orbiculataMalva vulgarisMalva rotundifolia var. intermediaMalva rotundifolia var. crispaMalva rotundifolia var. perennans