Malva verticillata
Plant Details
General Information
Scientific name:
Malva verticillata
Also known as:
Chinese mallow, Cluster mallow
Images:
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Plant Properties
Layer:
Herb layer, Soil
Format:
Smal
Height:
1.70 m
Width:
- m
Growth Rate:
-
Leaf:
-
Growth conditions
USDA Hardiness:
6-12
Soil Moisture:
Moist
Moist
Soil:
Sand (light) Loam (medium) Clay (heavy)
Sand (light) Loam (medium) Clay (heavy)
pH:
Acid Neutral Basic
Acid Neutral Basic
Light:
Half shade, Sun
Half shade, Sun
Usage properties
Edible part:
Leaves, Seed
Leaves, Seed
Edibility:
Medicinal:
Features:
Dye
Dye
Description
Leaves can be eaten both raw and cooked. Well-grown plants produce leaves that are 15 cm or longer. They have a mild and pleasant flavor, making them a valuable addition to salads. The leaves serve as a tasty alternative to lettuce. Young seeds can also be consumed raw or cooked when they are still green and unripe. They have a pleasant nutty flavor, but the seeds are too small and cumbersome for most people to harvest.
Harvest Data
Start Harvest:
01/06
End of Harvest:
30/09
Guilds
Guild Information
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Guild Details
| Guild | Description |
|---|---|
|
Allium sativum Garlic |
Repels pests and enhances the flavor of neighboring plants. |
|
Carya laciniosa Shellbark Hickory |
Offers nitrogen fixation, enhancing soil fertility. |
|
Broussonetia papyrifera Paper Mulberry |
Provides shade and improves soil structure through root systems. |
|
Gynostemma pentaphyllum Sweet tea pea |
Enhances overall plant health and can provide medicinal benefits. |
|
Corylus avellana Hazel |
Acts as a natural trellis and provides additional nutrients to the soil. |