On the edibility of Malope trifida
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3 min readJan 2, 2024
Mallow-wort, Malope trifida, is an attractive annual flower in the Malvaceae native to the Mediterranean region. It is occasionally found on seed racks as an ornamental, but there is not much information beyond that. It is in the mallow family, a family with many edible species and very few toxic members. Okra, durian, linden, mallows, baobabs, and more — all edible. It closely resembles some known edible relatives, like Malva…
