Is Malva verticillata edible?
Chinese mallow (Malva verticillata) Chinese mallow, also called cluster mallow, is a vigorous species that reaches a height of up to 120cm and has large leaves and white flowers. Although all mallow species are edible, the annual Chinese mallow is best suited for growing as a leafy vegetable. Malva verticillata|Chinese mallow/RHS Gardening.
Is Malva the same as hibiscus?
Malvaceae), especially those of the genera Hibiscus and Malva. Hibiscus species include the great rose mallow (H. H. Hibiscus is a genus of flowering plants in the mallow family, Malvaceae. The genus is quite large, comprising several hundred species that are native to warm temperate, subtropical and tropical regions throughout the world.Hibiscus is used for treating loss of appetite, colds, heart and nerve diseases, upper respiratory tract pain and swelling (inflammation), fluid retention, stomach irritation, and disorders of circulation; for dissolving phlegm; as a gentle laxative; and as a diuretic to increase urine output.