Early
in the morning, I found this Malva moschata (musk mallow or musk-mallow)
in a field on top of the Black Moutain Valley we are living in. The sun was
just rising and its light seemed to come from the inside of the flower.
It
occurs on dry, but fertile soils at altitudes from sea level up to 1,500
m.
This
species of Malva is native to Europe and southwestern Asia. It
has been introduced to and become naturalised in several areas with
temperate climates away from its native range, including Scandinavia, New
Zealand, and North America
It
is often grown as an ornamental plant for its attractive scented
flowers, produced for a long period through the summer. Leaves and flowers of
muskmallow are common additions to "wild" salads. The seeds are also
edible.
Thank
you to the experts from « Botanique
et flore de France » on facebook who helped me to distinguish it among
the numerous Malva species.
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