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Malva setigera

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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

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]

Distribution

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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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Photos from Antalya except where indicated

Sources

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 This article incorporates text from a free content work. Licensed under CC0 (license statement/permission). Text taken from Althaea hirsuta​. Encyclopedia of Life.

References

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  1. ^ a b "Althaea hirsuta L. - Encyclopedia of Life". eol.org. Retrieved 2022-02-04.
  2. ^ a b "Malva setigera K.F.Schimp. & Spenn. | Plants of the World Online | Kew Science". Plants of the World Online. Retrieved 2024-02-09.
  3. ^ "Althaea hirsuta L. | Plants of the World Online | Kew Science". Plants of the World Online. Retrieved 2024-02-09.
  4. ^ Mifsud, Stephen (2002-08-23). "Althaea hirsuta (Hispid Marshmallow) : MaltaWildPlants.com - the online Flora of the Maltese Islands". www.maltawildplants.com. Retrieved 2022-02-07.

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