Malvaceae FAMILY
Lavatera trimestris
Lavatera trimestris
Edibility
2/5
Medicinal
0/5
Safety & Hazards
None known
Botanical Description
Lavatera trimestris is an annual plant that can grow up to 0.75 metres tall. It is harvested from the wild for local use as a food and source of materials.
Habitat & Origin
Origintemperate
Native RangeEurope - Mediterranean.
HabitatSandy areas, mainly by the sea.