Malva sylvestris. Althea zabrina
2-4 ft bushy perennial. 2 in wide lavender pink flowers with deep purple veining.
Leaves were once boiled and eaten as a vegetable. It was also used medicinally.
Lat: 33.09, Long: -97.07
Spotted on Apr 21, 2012
Submitted on Apr 25, 2012
1 Comment
Nice!