Tree Mallow
Herb latin name: Tree Mallow,Tree Mallow Extract
Latin name: Lavatera arborea
Family: Malvaceae (Mallow Family)
Medicinal use of Tree Mallow: A poultice made from the leaves is used to treat sprains.Habitat of the herb: the herb: Maritime rocks or waste ground by the sea, to 150 metres.
Edible parts of Tree Mallow: Young leaves - raw or cooked. A mild flavour, but the leaves are dry and hairy and not that agreeable in quantity on their own. They can be used as part of a chopped mixed salad.
Propagation of the herb: Seed - sow late summer in situ. The seed should germinate within 4 weeks.
Cultivation of Tree Mallow: Maritime rocks or waste ground by the sea, to 150 metres.
Known hazards of Lavatera arborea: None known
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