Malva setigera

Species of plant in the mallow family From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia

Malva setigera,[2] also known as Althaea hirsuta,[3] the rough marsh-mallow, hairy marsh-mallow, hispid marsh-mallow or hairy mallow, is a species of annual herb in the family Malvaceae. It has a self-supporting growth form and simple, broad leaves. Individuals can grow to 28 cm (11 in).[1][4]

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Malva setigera
Scientific classification Edit this classification
Kingdom: Plantae
Clade: Tracheophytes
Clade: Angiosperms
Clade: Eudicots
Clade: Rosids
Order: Malvales
Family: Malvaceae
Genus: Malva
Species:
M. setigera
Binomial name
Malva setigera
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Distribution

The rough marsh-mallow is native to central Europe, the Mediterranean and the Caucasus. It has been introduced to the United Kingdom, the United States and Canada.[2]

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