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mallow, n Latin name: Malva sylvestris; parts used: dried flowers and leaves; uses: respiratory disorders, teething, constipation; precautions: pregnancy, lactation, children. Also called blue mallow, cheeseflower, cheeseweed, field mallow, fleurs de mauve, high mallow, malve, or zigbli. How to thank TFD for its existence? Tell a friend about us, add a link to this page, add the site to iGoogle, or visit webmaster's page for free fun content. |
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Scales, recognizable by their army-helmet appearance, thrive mostly in the shade and attach themselves to plants such as flowering maple (abutilon) where air circulation is restricted. Abutilon or flowering maple is another shrub you should consider. Also known as Chinese lantern (because of its flowers) or flowering maple (because of its leaves), abutilon is certainly longer blooming and more adaptable to Los Angeles soil than the azalea, which is the most popular local shade plant. |
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