Common mallow

Infographic. Summary of the general characteristics of the Mallow plant. Medicinal properties, benefits and uses more common of Malva Sylvestris.

Common mallow is a large, spreading plant with beautiful deep pink flowers that appear from June to October. It can be easily found on roadside verges, along footpaths, and on waste ground. Marshmallow is used to soften up inflexible mental attitudes, and for those who are hard-hearted and unable to feel their own emotions. Unsurprisingly for a plant ruled by Venus, Mallow is carried to attract love. The flowers are used in Beltane rituals. They can also be added to ritual baths, especially…

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Common Mallow, a member of the family of Malvaceae plants. This plant is also known under the common names of cheeses, high mallow, and tall mallow. This listing is for 20g of dried leaf (Third pic shows a bag of 20g). This has been foraged sustainably in my local area from parks and wild areas, taking just a leaf or two from one plant and moving on. Leaves are then washed and dehydrated, then broken into smaller pieces with a pestle and mortar. Enjoy these leaves in a tea blend or use them…

Common Mallow has a range of medicinal and food uses,. Its seeds taste similar to young hazel nuts and can easily be included in green salads along with its leaves and flowers.

Botanical Name: Malva sylvestris L, Malva vulgaris. The botanical name Malva comes from the Greek word 'malaxos', meaning slimy, or to soften. Other Common Names: Mallow, zebrina mallow, blue mallow, cheese-cake, high mallow, marsh mallow, cheese flower, malva (Spanish), malve (German), rödmalva (Swedish), mauve (French), almindelig katost (Danish). Habitat: The species is native to the eastern Mediterranean and North Africa, but is now naturalized in many parts of the world. Plant…

Did you know that common mallow is a valuable edible wild plant? Also known as cheeseweed, mallow (Malva neglecta) also has medicinal properties. This useful and tasty plant may already be growing in your garden. Here's what to know about foraging and using mallow's leaves, flowers, fruits, and roots. | foraging guides | edible wild plants | plant identification | summer foraging |

This title was inspired by my husband's comments after yet again getting him to try another one of my foraged creations. "Wow, forget everything else you forage and just focus on this". The plant in question is Common Mallow (Malva sylvestris)