Musk-mallow
Musk-mallow on Heysham Head, Lancs
Flower and flower buds
Ripening stamens
Stamen tube and stigmas
Deeply divided leaf
Less divided leaf
More mature stamens and styles
Malva moschata
Malvaceae
June to August
It is found throughout the country.
See the BSBI distribution map for Musk-mallow
It grows on hedge banks and open grassland, around woods,
fields and pastures, and by roads, canals and rivers.
Musk-mallow is a native, perennial herb growing up to 80cm.
Flowers are strikingly, rose pink and up to 6cm.
There are 5 petals, a stamen tube with numerous stamens with
anthers inserted below the ovary.
There are numerous styles and stigmas above the stamens.
Leaves are generally deeply cut, but this is a rather variable
feature.
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Musk-mallow on Heysham Head, Lancs
Flower and flower buds
Ripening stamens
Stamen tube and stigmas
Deeply divided leaf
Less divided leaf
More mature stamens and styles
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