Malva meluca
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The Malva meluca plant species is found in Southern S. America. It is a member of the Malvaceae family.

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Latin Name:  Malva meluca
Family:  Malvaceae
Author:  Graebn.
 
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:  Not known

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