Monday, May 3, 2010

Lavatera arborea

Tree Mallow(english)
Malva Aborescente(spanish)
This flower growing between 0.5m until rarely 3m is native to western europa and the mediterranean region.Tree Mallow is found primarly on the coast and is salt tolerant.Dispersal of seeds is done by the sea or birds and is often found on islands as well.Tree Mallow is used as an ornamental flower in gardens.Also it was sometimes used as animal food.For humans it is not edible but the leaves can be used for treating strains by making the leaves wet in hot water and apply on the effected area.From Galicia 

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