Malva moschata Musk mallow (Malvaceae)

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Malva moschata
Musk mallow
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The Malva moschata plant species is found in Britain. It is a member of the Malvaceae family. Common gardeners may know the plant as Musk mallow.

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Latin Name:  Malva moschata
Common Name:  Musk mallow
Family:  Malvaceae
Author:  L.

Known Hazards:  When grown on nitrogen rich soils (and particularly when these are used inorganically), the plant tends to concentrate high levels of nitrates in its leaves[76]. The leaves are perfectly wholesome at all other times.

Mature Height:  0.8   Mature Width:  0.6

Habitat:  Grassy places, pastures, hedgebanks etc, especially on rich soils, avoiding acid soils.

Cultivation Notes: A very easily grown plant, succeeding in ordinary garden soil[1], though it prefers a reasonably well-drained and moderately fertile soil in a sunny position[200]. Hardy to about -25°c[187]. A very ornamental plant[1]. It is very variable in form, especially with regard to the degree of laciniation of the leaves[17]. The crushed leaves have a musk-like smell[245]. Plants are generally quite short-lived though they can self-sow freely when in a suitable position and usually more than maintain themselves[233, K]. If the plant is pruned back to the main branches as it comes into flower, then it will produce a fresh flush of leaves in late summer for salad use[K]. A good plant for the summer meadow[24]. Plants seem to be immune to the predations of rabbits[233]. Prone to infestation by rust fungus[200].

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