Species PlantsThreelobe False Mallow

Threelobe False Mallow

Malvastrum coromandelianum

CommonPlant
Illustration of Threelobe False Mallow (Malvastrum coromandelianum)

Threelobe False Mallow is a small, shrubby plant with yellow flowers and distinctive three-lobed leaves. It is often found in disturbed areas and can be quite resilient. The plant is sometimes used in traditional medicine.

Habitat
Grows in disturbed areas and along roadsides.
Diet
Pollinated by insects, it provides nectar to bees and butterflies.
How common
Common

Best time to see a Threelobe False Mallow

The best time to see a Threelobe False Mallow is April–August, when about 61% of U.S. sightings happen, based on 6,891 research-grade iNaturalist observations.

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