species 21,383 observations
Cheeseweed Mallow
Malva parviflora
Field notes
Malva parviflora is an annual or perennial herb that is native to Northern Africa, Southern Europe, and Western and Central Asia and is widely naturalized elsewhere. Common names include cheeseweed, cheeseweed mallow, Egyptian mallow, least mallow, little mallow, mallow, marshmallow, small-flowered mallow, small-flowered marshmallow, and smallflower mallow. It is used in traditional medicine.
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15
native animals
supported in the US
supported in the US
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Caterpillars
Moths and butterflies raised on it
West Coast Lady, Gray Hairstreak, Cotton Tipworm Moth, Painted Tiger Moth
7
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Hosted animals
Gall makers, leaf miners and other animals living on or in it
Aspidapion radiolus
1
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Plant eaters
Animals that feed on it
Ornate Aphid, Alfalfa Snout Beetle, Apple Tree Beetle, Timothy Thrips
5
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Flower visitors
Pollinators and other flower visitors
Common Eastern Bumble Bee, Common Grass Skimmer
2
Range
Greener is more native, amber more introduced; paler is less certain. How this was decided
Key traits
- Layer
- Herbaceous plants
- Plant type
- Annual Perennial Wildflower
From USDA PLANTS.