Its leaves are delicate, its flowers are intensely colored and popular with bees - that might give you the idea of snacking on the parts of the mallow plant. Is consumption not recommended or is mallow edible?
Are mallows poisonous or edible?
Mallows are not poisonous and are even edible; they are considered to be beneficial to he alth. The parts of the plant such as leaves and flowers contain mucilaginous substances that have an anti-irritant, anti-inflammatory and digestive effect. Wild mallow, Mauritanian mallow and cup mallow are particularly tasty.
Not only edible, but he althy
Regardless of what type of mallow it is – all mallows are non-poisonous. They are even extremely tasty and he althy. The mucilage they contain has a soothing, anti-inflammatory and digestive effect.
The tastiest species
The leaves and flowers of hollyhock are less tasty because their consistency is coarse. The tastiest are the delicate leaves and flowers of the following types of mallow:
- Wild Mallow
- Mauritanian mallow
- Mallow
Tip
It is worth planting several types of mallow. While some species bloom earlier and others later in the summer, by planting multiple species you will have flowers all summer long that you can use to decorate dishes such as salads and fruit plates.
