Error message
Unable to fetch location details at this time.
Musk-mallow
Malva moschata- Malvaceae
50.8639, 4.69594
Field Notes
Description:
It is a herbaceous perennial plant growing to 80 cm tall, with hairy stems and foliage. The leaves are alternate, 2–8 cm long and 2–8 cm broad, palmately lobed with five to seven lobes; basal leaves on the lower stem are very shallowly lobed, those higher on the stems are deeply divided, with narrow, acuminate lobes. The flowers are produced in clusters in the leaf axils, each flower 3.2–5 cm diameter, with five bright pink petals with a truncated to notched apex; they have a distinctive musky odour.
Habitat:
They are found on the banks of rivers and in salt marshes, preferring moist, sandy soils. The stems grow to 1–2 m tall, and flower in mid summer.
Reference Links:
Malva moschata
Species ID Suggestions
Spotted for Missions
Photographed
PublishedJuly 8, 2011
Comments (0)
Be the first to comment
Sign in to comment