Malva excisa (Malvaceae)

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Malva excisa
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The Malva excisa plant species is found in Europe. It is a member of the Malvaceae family.

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Latin Name:  Malva excisa
Family:  Malvaceae
Author:  Rchb.

Known Hazards:  Although we have seen no reports of toxicity for this species, when grown on nitrogen rich soils (and particularly when these are cultivated inorganically), the leaves of some species tend to concentrate high levels of nitrates in their leaves[76]. The leaves are perfectly wholesome at all other times.

Mature Height:  1.2   Mature Width:

Habitat:  Gardens, vineyards and waste places[74].

Edible Uses: Leaves - raw or cooked[74]. A mild pleasant flavour. Mucilaginous and fairly bland, it makes a good lettuce substitute in salads[K]. Flowers - raw[K]. A very decorative addition to the salad bowl, they have a mild flavour and a similar texture to the leaves[K]. Seed - raw[74]. Best used before it is fully mature, the seed has a pleasant nutty taste but it is rather small and fiddly to harvest[K].

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