False mallows
Botanical name: Malvastrum
False mallows
Botanical name: Malvastrum
Description
False mallows include annual and perennial herbs and shrubs. Species in this genus produce either yellow or red flowers in the summer. The bright-colored blooms make false mallows a popular choice in gardens as a flowering ornamental plant. The leaves are deciduous, turning yellow in the fall. New plants are cultivated by seed or with cuttings. 
Species of False mallows
Indian valley false mallow
Indian valley false mallow is often found in the wild growing along stony ridges, hillsides, and floodplains. This plant has become an invasive weed in many non-native countries, so use is often discouraged in home gardens.
Threelobe false mallow
Threelobe false mallow (Malvastrum coromandelianum) is an annual and perennial herbaceous shrub native to North America and South America. This plant has been introduced to other areas of the world and is commonly found in Australia, Asia, and Africa.
Scientific Classification
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