Lavatera spp.
Tree Lavatera
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Common names
5 names · 3 languages- EnglishYour language
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- Tree Lavatera
Other languages (2)
- Dutch
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- Bekermalva
- Struiklavatera
- Struikmalva
- French
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- Lavatère arbustive
Sources & name notes
Names recorded in our plant catalogue, grouped by language. Usage can vary by region.
General information
Plant characteristics
Growing conditions
Well-drained, Moist
Sand (light) Loam (medium) Clay (heavy)
Acidic Neutral Alkaline
Full sun
Uses
Flowers, Leaves
None
Description
Young leaves can be eaten both raw and cooked, although they are tough and not very flavorful. When cooked, they have a somewhat slimy texture. The flowers have a pleasant mild taste and make a beautiful decoration in salads when eaten raw.
Harvest
Sources and references
References for the information marked with source numbers on this page.
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Royal Botanic Gardens, Kew
World Checklist of Vascular Plants, version 16, extracted 4 June 2026
Supports: Botanical family
Relevant sections
- Botanical family: WCVP v16, wcvp_names.csv row 242432; name ID 2494358; Lavatera L.. Family column.
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