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Malva excisa (1 Page of 5) The Malva excisa plant species is found in Europe. It is a member of the Malvaceae family. Cultivation | Propagation | General Uses Medicinal | Edible Uses 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].
General Uses: A fibre obtained from the stem is used for making cordage[74].
Cream, yellow and green dyes can be obtained from the plant and the seed heads[168].
The seed yields 15% oil[74], the uses have not been given though it is almost certainly edible.
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