Dwarf Checker-mallow, Greek mallow
Sidalcea malviflora
Family: Malvaceae
What it is like
A small plant. It grows 60-100 cm high and spreads 40-75 cm wide. It forms clumps or erect stems. The leaves at the base are rounded with shallow lobes. They are 15 cm across. The leaves on the stems are shiny green and in segments. The flowers are small and pink.
There are about 20 or 25 Sidalcea species.
Where it is found
It is a temperate plant. It suits hardiness zones 5-9.
Countries/locations it is found in
Australia, Falklands, Mexico, North America, USA
How it is used for food
The leaves are used as greens. The dried squashed leaves are used to flavour Manzanita berries.
Edible parts
Leaves
How it is grown
Its other names
Local names
Checkerbloom, Checker Mallow