Malva aegyptia

Family: Malvaceae

What it is like

A herb. It grows each year from seed. The stems can be erect or lying over. The leaves are almost round but with deep lobes. The flowers are in clusters at the tops of branches.

Where it is found

It is a Mediterranean climate plant. It grows in savanna.

Countries/locations it is found in

Africa, Mediterranean, North Africa, South Africa, Tunisia

How it is used for food

The leaves are cooked in a stew.

Edible parts

Leaves

How it is grown

Its other names

Local names

Khobizza

Synonyms

Axolopha aegyptia Alef.; Dinacrusa aegyptia (L.) G. Krebs;