Latin name: Malva neglecta Wallr.
Pronunciation: MAL-va neh-GLEK-ta
Common name: Common mallow
Family: Malvaceae (Mallow)
Habitat: Disturbed places to 9000', mostly northern and central California, Jepson Manual says probably also in southern California, native to Eurasia
Blooming period: May to October
Name derivations: 1) Malva 2) neglecta
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