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Malva sylvestris L.

common mallow (Malvaceae)

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Although it is not native here, Malva sylvestris is our most widespread and common mallow species.

Manchester (VC59: South Lancashire); 2007-06-15

 common mallow / Malva sylvestris: Although it is not native here, _Malva sylvestris_ is our most widespread and common mallow species.

The petals of Malva sylvestris are several times longer than the calyx.

Oxford (VC23: Oxfordshire); 2013-07-07

 common mallow / Malva sylvestris: The petals of _Malva sylvestris_ are several times longer than the calyx.

The nutlets of Malva sylvestris are reported to be ‘strongly reticulate’, but this is not always apparent, especially in immature fruit.

Oxford (VC23: Oxfordshire); 2013-07-07

 common mallow / Malva sylvestris: The nutlets of _Malva sylvestris_ are reported to be ‘strongly reticulate’, but this is not always apparent, especially in immature fruit.

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L-R: Bidens tripartita, Melilotus officinalis, Mimulus guttatus, Thalictrum flavum, Ranunculus peltatus, Anchusa arvensis, Malva alcea, Lolium perenne