The Mallow Family

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Mallow Family - Malvaceae

Common Sida      Sida rhombifolia

Native throughout most of Africa and southern Asia in tropical and warmer sub-tropical regions. Occasionally grown as an ornamental plant. Resembles some species of Malvastrum, but differs from that genus in the flowers having no epicalyx.

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Habit
Flower
Flower
Calyx
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Leaves
Leaf
Seed capsule


Least Mallow      Malva parviflora

Native from Macaronesia eastwards through southern Europe and North Africa to Pakistan.

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Habit
Flower
Calyx
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Leaf
Seed capsule