Lateritium Malvastrum (Malvastrum lateritium)

Family: Malvaceae | Edibility: Edible (2/5)

Malvastrum lateritium is an evergreen Perennial growing to 0.7 m (2ft 4in) by 1 m (3ft 3in). See above for USDA hardiness. It is hardy to UK zone 8 and is frost tender. It is in leaf all year, in flower from July to September. The species is hermaphrodite (has both male and female organs) and is pollinated by Insects. Suitable for: light (sandy), medium (loamy) and heavy (clay) soils and prefers well-drained soil.

Edible Parts & Harvest Seasons

Edible Parts: Leaves, Flowers

Harvest Seasons: Early Summer, Spring

Flavor & Culinary Uses

pleasant mild flavour with a mucilaginous texture, they make an acceptable addition to a mixed salad. — Leaves - raw or cooked.; The young leaves have a pleasant mild flavour with a mucilaginous texture, they make an acceptable addition to a mixed salad.

Habitat & North American Range

Not known. (Zone 7, Zone 8, Zone 9, Zone 10)