Wednesday, July 7, 2010

The Musk Mallow Blossoms

Musk Mallow (Malva moschata) is a common, two-year plant in the mallow family (Malvaceae). It can grow 30-70 cm tall and blooms from July to September with light pink or white flowers, slightly musky smell to. The plant is found on rich soil, especially in areas with light shade and nearby buildings. It is also used as a garden plant and sown in roadsides.


The fruit is a split fruit.


The leaf of the musk mallow helps a bee sting like a leaf directly on the site is crossed out. In most cases, will then no swelling and pain. In any case, always reduces the pain and swelling.


Names in other languages:


• Danish: Moskus-katost

• German: Bisam-mallow, mallow-Moschus

• English: Musk Mallow

• French: Mauve musquee




Source: http://nl.wikipedia.org/wiki/Muskuskaasjeskruid


See also: International Flower Delivery, Florist

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