Species PlantsCommon Mallow

Common Mallow

Malva neglecta

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Illustration of Common Mallow (Malva neglecta)

Common Mallow is a European annual or biennial widely naturalized in disturbed areas, gardens, and roadsides across North America. Its small white to pale pink flowers and round, cheese-wheel-shaped fruit clusters are distinctive. Despite being non-native, its flowers support specialist mallow bees and many generalist pollinators.

Habitat
Disturbed areas, gardens, and roadsides across North America
Diet
Flowers support specialist mallow bees and many generalist bees
How common
Common

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