Mallow - Malvaceae (Taxonomy, Characteristics, Distribution, Images)

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Mallow

Mallow comprises a diverse family known for its showy, trumpet-shaped flowers often radiating in subtle to striking colors. Most species in this family feature alternately arranged leaves and a distinctive tissue-thin yet resilient texture. These plants typically thrive in temperate and tropical regions, exploiting their vivid blooms and broad leaves to maximize sunlight capture and pollinator attraction.

Scientific classification

Family

Mallow (Malvaceae)

Mallows, rock-roses, and allies

Vascular plants

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