Eremalche exilis
(Gray) Green
White mallow
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Summary
Source: WikipediaEremalche exilis is a species of flowering plant in the mallow family known as white mallow or desert mallow. It is native to Baja California, Mexico and the southwestern United States where it grows in desert and other dry scrub habitats.
Description
A herb that tends to lie along the ground. The stems can have long hairs. The leaves have 3-5 lobes. They are 1-2.5 cm wide.
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Edible Uses
The leaves are boiled and eaten.
Traditional Uses
The leaves are boiled and eaten.
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Distribution
It is a temperate plant.
Where It Grows
North America, USA,
Other Information
It is a famine food.
Synonyms
References (2)
- Moerman, D. F., 2010, Native American Ethnobotany. Timber Press. p 217
- World Checklist of Useful Plant Species 2020. Royal Botanic Gardens, Kew
