Malva moschata L.
Musk mallow
Kingdom Plantae Plants, but not fungi, lichens, or algae
Subkingdom Tracheobionta Vascular plants—plants with a “circulatory system” for delivering water and nutrients
Division Magnoliophyta Flowering plants, also known as angiosperms
Class Magnoliopsida Dicotyledons—plants with two initial seed leaves
Subclass Rosidae Roses, legumes, proteas, dogwoods, hydrangeas, mistletoes, euphorbias, grapes, many more
Order Malvales Includes cacao, balsa, lime, linden, basswood, daphnes, hibiscus, hollyhocks, okra, baobab, cotton, kapok, and many others
Family Malvaceae Includes okra, jute, cacao, hibiscus, many others
Genus Malva A Latin name for mallow taken from the Greek malache , or malakos , referring to the leaves and an ointment made from the seeds which was supposed to be soothing to the skin
Species moschata
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Older scientific or horticultural names
Malva moschata L. var. rosea hort.
Malva moschata description by Thomas H. Kent, last updated 25 May 2020.
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8/1/2009 · Stan & Connie’s, Falmouth, Maine · ≈ 3 × 2″ (7.9 × 5.3 cm)
8/1/2009 · Stan & Connie’s, Falmouth, Maine · ≈ 6 × 4″ (15 × 10 cm)
8/1/2009 · Stan & Connie’s, Falmouth, Maine · ≈ 1½ × 1′ (46 × 31 cm)
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