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Malva moschata L.

musk mallow (Malvaceae)

 SpreadBias within British IslesDirection of bias
Very widespreadSlight tendencySE
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Malva moschata is the only mallow species native to inland Britain, although it may be introduced in central and northern Scotland, and is certainly introduced in Ireland.

Beckley (VC23: Oxfordshire); 2014-07-01

 musk mallow / Malva moschata: _Malva moschata_ is the only mallow species native to inland Britain, although it may be introduced in central and northern Scotland, and is certainly introduced in Ireland.

The leaves of Malva moschata are deeply divided, often into very varrow segments.

Creuse (23), France; 2013-07-17

 musk mallow / Malva moschata: The leaves of _Malva moschata_ are deeply divided, often into very varrow segments.

The epicalyx of Malva moschata consists of narrow lobes, at least 3 times longer than wide.

Hampnett (VC33: East Gloucestershire); 2019-09-19

 musk mallow / Malva moschata: The epicalyx of _Malva moschata_ consists of narrow lobes, at least 3 times longer than wide.

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