Biology:Malvella leprosa
| Malvella leprosa | |
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Scientific classification 
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| Kingdom: | Plantae |
| Clade: | Tracheophytes |
| Clade: | Angiosperms |
| Clade: | Eudicots |
| Clade: | Rosids |
| Order: | Malvales |
| Family: | Malvaceae |
| Genus: | Malvella |
| Species: | M. leprosa
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| Binomial name | |
| Malvella leprosa (Ortega) Krapov.
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Malvella leprosa is a species of flowering plant in the mallow family known by the common names alkali mallow and alkali sida. It is native to much of the western United States , Mexico, Argentina , and Chile . It is known in parts of Australia as an introduced species. In many regions, whether native there or not, the plant is often a noxious weed and easily invades habitat, including areas with alkaline and saline soils. In California , the plant can be found in agricultural lands, including fields and orchards. This is a decumbent perennial herb producing a white-hairy stem up to about 40 centimetres (16 in) long, spreading along the ground. The leaves are variable in shape but are generally lobed and wavy along the edges, measuring 1 to 3 centimetres (3⁄8 to 1 1⁄8 in) wide. Leaves appear in the leaf axils singly or in clusters of up to 3. Each flower is a cup-shaped corolla of five petals up to 1.5 centimetres (2⁄3 in) long in shades of pale pink, white, or light yellow. The disc-shaped fruit is divided into several segments.
External links
Wikidata ☰ Q6745037 entry
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