Malva lusitanica

Malva lusitanica is a member of the Malvaceae family, known as the mallow family. The species is distributed across the Iberian Peninsula and surrounding islands, including Baleares, Portugal, Sardegna, and Spain. It was formally described and published in 2011. The genus Malva includes various species commonly referred to as mallows, characterized by their soft, velvety leaves and showy flowers. Malva lusitanica is part of this diverse and widespread group of flowering plants.