A close relative of hollyhock, mallow is an easy-to-grow, short-lived perennial that's a cinch to start from seed. Tall stems of small blossoms are held high above softly lobed, kidney-shaped foliage ...

Sometimes we gardeners do indeed need to reinvent the wheel. Aided by the Internet, we have access to a dizzying array of flowering plants. Our mild Mediterranean climate, allowing many of us to grow ...

The mallow plant family (Malvaceae) is easy to identify. The flowers have five separate petals. The distinguishing characteristic of the flower is the central column of united reproductive parts ...

Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. Musk mallow's light-purple blooms - KajaHiis/Shutterstock At first glance, musk mallow (Malva moschata) seems like a highly ...

To try Hank's recipe for mallow or grape leaves stuffed with mushrooms and pesto, click here. One of the fascinating things about the natural world is that no matter how knowledgeable you think you ...

Driving by Luten Avenue along Hylan Boulevard at this time of the year brings back memories of my childhood when I view the wetlands full of the pink and white flowers of the swamp mallow plant. In ...

Like extreme pressure forms diamonds, hot summer fires have shaped California’s wooded landscapes and native plants over the years. Whether set by lightning strikes during our dry hot summer or by ...