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Malva cretica

Family: Malvaceae


What it is like

A herb.


Where it is found

It is a Mediterranean plant.

Countries/locations it is found in

Cyprus, Europe, Italy, Mediterranean, Sicily


How it is used for food

The leaves are cooked and eaten.

Edible parts

Leaves


How it is grown


Its other names

Local names

Marva

Synonyms

Althaea hirsuta Sieber ex Steud.; Dinacrusa cretica (Cav.) G. Krebs;