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

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Latin Name:  Malva neglecta
Common Name:  Dwarf mallow
Family:  Malvaceae
Author:  Wallr.
 
Known Hazards:  When grown on nitrogen rich soils (and particularly when these are inorganic), the plant tends to concentrate high levels of nitrates in its leaves[76]. The leaves are perfectly wholesome at all other times.
 
Mature Height:  0.6   Mature Width:  
 
Habitat:  Waste and cultivated ground[17], usually on dry soils, frequently in coastal habitats, on dry walls or as a weed of cultivated ground[200].

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