Malva pusilla
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The Malva pusilla plant species is found in Europe. Introduced and locally naturalized in Britain. It is a member of the Malvaceae family. Some home gardeners know the variety as M. rotundifolia. L.

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Latin Name:  Malva pusilla
Family:  Malvaceae
Author:  Sm.
 
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:  0.3   Mature Width:  
 
Habitat:  Waste places, foreshores etc[17].

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