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Musk Mallow Malva moschata 

 
 
Attracts BeesBees are attracted to this plant
Perennial Life CyclePerennial life cycle
Cup-Shaped FlowersCup-shaped flowers
Lilac FlowersLilac flowers
5 Petals5 petals
Jun-Aug Flowering
period
Divided LeavesDivided leaves
Lobe-Edged LeavesLobe-edged leaves
Round StemRound stem
Tap RootTap root
100cmMaximum height
 
 
  Main image of Musk Mallow
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Musk Mallow is a native perennial plant of the UK, typically found growing in grassland, hedgerows and waste ground, to a mature height of up to 100cm.

Musk Mallow is distinguished from other mallows by: its relatively short height (up to 1 metre); sparsely-hairy green stems; palm-shaped and deeply-divided lobed leaves; and pastel, cup-shaped flowers with notched petals. The flowers of Musk Mallow have a musky scent, giving rise to its name, and it can be used to create Ambrette, which was once used as a substitute for animal musk in perfumes.

Botanic classification and naming: Musk Mallow is a member of the Mallow (Malvaceae) family. The genus name 'Malva' identifies the plant as a Mallow and its species name 'moschata' means 'musk-scented plant'.

 
Flower of Musk Mallow

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Flowers:
Musk Mallow usually flowers between June and August.

Flower colour:

Flower Colour Lilac

Lilac

Flower shape:

Flower Shape  Cup

Cup

Petals:

Petal Number =  5

5

Leaf of Musk Mallow

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Leaves:

Leaf Shape:

Leaf Shape is Divided

Divided

Leaf Margins:

Leaf Margin is lobed

lobed

Stem of Musk Mallow

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Stem and Roots:

Stem shape:

Stem Shape is Round

Round

Root type:

Root Type is Tap

Tap