Latin name: Malva parviflora L. Pronunciation: MAL-va par-vi-FLOR-a Common name: Cheeseweed Family: Malvaceae (Mallow) Habitat: Disturbed areas, fields and orchards to 4500', throughout California, native to Eurasia Blooming period: Most of the year Name derivations: 1) Malva 2) parviflora |
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