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Common Mallow

Malva sylvestris

Taxonomy

Kingdom: Plantae ›Phylum: Tracheophyta ›Class: Magnoliopsida ›Order: Malvales ›Family: Malvaceae ›Genus: Malva

About

Malva sylvestris is a species of the mallow genus Malva in the family of Malvaceae and is considered to be the type species for the genus. Known as common mallow to English-speaking Europeans, it acquired the common names of cheeses, high mallow and tall mallow (mauve des bois by the French) as it migrated from its native home in Western Europe, North Africa and Asia through the English-speaking world. M. sylvestris is a vigorously healthy plant...

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the scientific name of Common Mallow?
The scientific name of Common Mallow is Malva sylvestris.
What is the conservation status of Common Mallow?
The Common Mallow has a conservation status of Not Evaluated.
What kingdom does Common Mallow belong to?
Common Mallow belongs to the kingdom Plantae.
What phylum does Common Mallow belong to?
Common Mallow belongs to the phylum Tracheophyta.
What class does Common Mallow belong to?
Common Mallow belongs to the class Magnoliopsida.
What order does Common Mallow belong to?
Common Mallow belongs to the order Malvales.
What family does Common Mallow belong to?
Common Mallow belongs to the family Malvaceae.
What genus does Common Mallow belong to?
Common Mallow belongs to the genus Malva.