Mallow

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In Iran, 7 species have been reported, three of which are native to Iran. Malva sylvestris is a biennial and perennial herbaceous plant that originates from southern Europe and Asia, but is considered a weed in most parts of the world. Distribution in the world and Iran: This plant belongs to the Caspian and Iranian-Turanian regions. Mallow is a carnivorous plant that grows in areas of different countries, including the northern provinces, Azerbaijan, Isfahan, Tehran and all central parts of Iran.
It is an annual to perennial plant with a height of 50 to 120 centimeters, branched and conical roots and heart-shaped, clawed leaves. The flowers of this plant are relatively large, reddish-purple in color and have a free, circular ovary with numerous chambers, and the fruit is a round capsule, with one seed in each chamber in its numerous and special chambers.
The Mallow plant has been consumed since the 8th century BC. It is found in fossils found in Syria (related to 3000 years ago) with its seed residues in human tooth remains.