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Greater Musk-mallow

Malva alcea

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Field Notes

Habitat:

Urban, open field

Species ID Suggestions

Greater Musk-mallow

Malva alcea

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Jopy
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Musk Mallow

Malva moschata
MaryAnnGlassicVarley
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Comments (9)
Jopy
ha ha , they don't look the same, difference is also in leaves...
FaredinAliyevski
Guys, I'm emberassed to say but to me both species look the same except that the buds are different :)
Jopy
as i can see leaves and by the shape of petals i think it's M. alcea :)
Dan Doucette
I think Des has it, they are closely related genera.
DespinaTsafetopoulou
And it looks like musk mallow (Malva moschata ) http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/File:Malva_moschata_20060708163508wp.jpg
FaredinAliyevski
Thanks dandoucette. I tried to upload but there is something wrong with PN, some photos don't upload and some appear broken. So I have uploaded 2 more photos again :).
Dan Doucette
This looks like a Hollyhock but without seeing more I can't be sure. Photos of the leaves and overall plant would be a great help for identifying any plant. http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Alcea

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PublishedJuly 16, 2013

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