Malvaceae Fortnight: Malva wigandii from California-GSJULY35/35

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Gurcharan Singh

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Jul 28, 2015, 9:58:12 PM7/28/15
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Malva wigandii (Alef.) M. F. Ray, Novon 8:293. 1998
syn: Axolopha wigandii Alef.;  Lavatera maritima Gouan

Small shrub up to 1.2 m tall; leaves suborbicular to reniform, obtusely 5-angled or lobed, about 5 cm long and broad; fls 1-2, axillary, epicalyx 6 mm long, nearly free; petals white or pink with purple base, 2-3 cm long; mericarps 9-13, strongly ridged.

Commonly planted in California in private houses and gardens. 

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Gurcharan Singh

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Apr 8, 2021, 3:06:37 AM4/8/21
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According to Both POWO and World Flora online correct name of the species is Malva obovata (DC.) Molero & J.M. Monts. (syn: M. wigandii (Alef.) M. F. Ray;  Lavatera maritima Gouan)
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