Malva nicaeensis Bull mallow (Malvaceae)

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Malva nicaeensis
Bull mallow
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The Malva nicaeensis plant species is found in Europe to W. Asia. An introduced and not infrequent casual in Britain, occasionally established. It is a member of the Malvaceae family. Common gardeners may know the plant as Bull mallow. Some home gardeners know the variety as M. borealis.

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Latin Name:  Malva nicaeensis
Common Name:  Bull mallow
Family:  Malvaceae
Author:  All.

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:  0.5   Mature Width:

Habitat:  Stony and rocky ground[200].

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]. Plants seem to be immune to the predations of rabbits[233]. Plants are prone to infestation by rust fungus[200]. This species is closely related to M. sylvestris[50]. Plants growing in an open sunny position in the Order Beds at Cambridge Botanic gardens are very similar to M. sylvestris and, like that species, are clearly perennial even though we have read reports that they are annual[K].

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