Cape Mallow Anisodontea 'Tara's Pink' Family: Malvaceae

[Reptile_Rapunzel]

Hello everyone
So i just wanted to verify that my new cape mallow patio trees are compatible with my diet next year (after fertilizer/pesticide fade away.) Again... just wanted to be 100% positive that this specific mallow is a safe part of my ca desert's diet and i attatched some pix and info i found. Any replies are greatly appreciated! thank you



(quoted from ehow)
uses:
"Mallow plants have been used as food for hundred of years. The Romans used it as a vegetable. Chinese and Egyptian cooks also used the plant. Mallow is more commonly used medicinally. The leaves, roots and flowers are used to treat respiratory and urinary infections. Mallow is used to treat coughs and congestion, along with other respiratory ailments. Every part of plants mallow is edible and non-toxic."

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what is mallow?
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[Yvonne G]

Yes, its fine. I have a big malva bush in my "rain forest," and the tortoises always hide under it. I've never seen them eating it though.

 

[Reptile_Rapunzel]

Cape Mallow

Thank you so much emysemys you are always such a great help!
sincerely, new advocate