28,744 observationsNot Evaluated
dwarf mallow
Malva neglecta
Taxonomy
Kingdom: Plantae ›Phylum: Tracheophyta ›Class: Magnoliopsida ›Order: Malvales ›Family: Malvaceae ›Genus: Malva
About
Malva neglecta is an annual growing to 0.6 m (2ft). It is also known as common mallow in the United States and also buttonweed, cheeseplant, cheeseweed, dwarf mallow and roundleaf mallow. Although often considered a weed, this plant is often consumed as a food. This is especially true of the seeds, which contain 21% protein and 15.2% fat. The plant is an invasive species in the United States.
Frequently Asked Questions
- The scientific name of dwarf mallow is Malva neglecta.
- The dwarf mallow has a conservation status of Not Evaluated.
- dwarf mallow belongs to the kingdom Plantae.
- dwarf mallow belongs to the phylum Tracheophyta.
- dwarf mallow belongs to the class Magnoliopsida.
- dwarf mallow belongs to the order Malvales.
- dwarf mallow belongs to the family Malvaceae.
- dwarf mallow belongs to the genus Malva.