common mallow

Malva neglecta

Summary 2

Malva neglecta is also known as Common mallow in the United States and also buttonweed, cheeseplant, cheeseweed, dwarf mallow and roundleaf mallow. Although often considered a weed, this plant is reportedly consumed as a food. This is especially true of the seeds, which contain 21% protein and 15.2% fat. The plant is an invasive in the United States....

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  1. (c) Radio Tonreg, alguns direitos reservados (CC BY), http://www.flickr.com/photos/63169246@N00/7408730716
  2. (c) Wikipedia, alguns direitos reservados (CC BY-SA), http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Malva_neglecta

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