Malva Collection

Redvein Abutilon -Abutilon pictum-, Tandayapa region, Andean cloud forest, Ecuador, South America

Plants / Malva Sylvestris
COMMON MALLOW

Mallow - United Kingdom, Scotland, Outer Hebrides, Lewis, Barabhas - Highlands, Hebrides

Purple flowered mallow, Malva sylvestris
5856731 Purple flowered mallow, Malva sylvestris by Sowerby, James (1757-1822); (add.info.: Purple flowered mallow, Malva sylvestris)

Curled Mallow, False Dittany, Cretan Horehound, from Hortus Eystettensis
3284545 Curled Mallow, False Dittany, Cretan Horehound, from Hortus Eystettensis, by Basil Besler (1561-1629), pub. 1613 (hand-coloured engraving) by German School

Low mallow, Malva pusilla
Low mallow or round-leaved mallow, Malva pusilla. Malva rotundifolia, Linn. 969. La mauve sauvage. Handcoloured copperplate engraving by Jean Victor Dupin junior from Pierre Joseph Buchoz Herbier

Starfish plant and white swallow-wort
Starfish plant, Orbea variegata 1 and white swallow-wort, Vincetoxicum hirundinaria 2. Stapelia variegata Linn. Asclepias du Cap de Bonne Esperance 1, Asclepias vincetoxicum Linn. Dompte-venin

Globemallow, Sphaeralcea miniata (Vermilion-flowered mallow, Malva miniata). Handcoloured copperplate engraving by Weddell after Edwin Dalton Smith from John Lindley

Musk mallow, Malva moschata. Handcoloured copperplate engraving after a drawing by James Sowerby for James Smiths English Botany, 1800

Mallow or Malva species
Garden mallow, Althaea rosea, Mr. Munros malva, Malva munroana, and narrow-leaved mallow, Malva angustifolia. Handfinished chromolithograph by Henry Noel Humphreys after an illustration by Jane

Mallow and flax species
Umbellate globe-mallow, Malva umbellata, showy red-flowered mallow, Malva creeana, tree flax, Linum arboreum, and Indian flax, Linum trigynum

Tree mallow, Malva arborea, and cypress tree, Cupressus sempervirens. Handcoloured woodblock engraving of a botanical illustration from Adam Lonicers Krauterbuch, or Herbal, Frankfurt, 1557

Greater musk-mallow, Malva alcea. Handcoloured woodblock engraving of a botanical illustration from Adam Lonicers Krauterbuch, or Herbal, Frankfurt, 1557

Mallow, and marshmallow, Althaea officinalis
Mallow, Alcea vulgaris minor, and marshmallow, Althaea officinalis. Handcoloured woodblock engraving of a botanical illustration from Adam Lonicers Krauterbuch, or Herbal, Frankfurt, 1557

Mallow variety, Malva minor and common hollyhock, Alcea rosea. Handcoloured woodblock engraving of a botanical illustration from Adam Lonicers Krauterbuch, or Herbal, Frankfurt, 1557

Yellow catananche, Catananche lutea, and mallow, Malva sylvestris. Handcoloured woodblock engraving of a botanical illustration from Adam Lonicers Krauterbuch, or Herbal, Frankfurt, 1557

Sea tree mallow, Malva arborea (Lavatera arborea). Handcoloured copperplate engraving after an illustration by Richard Duppa from his The Classes and Orders of the Linnaean System of Botany, Longman

Mallow, Malva sylvestris, and ragged robin
Mallow, Malva sylvestris, Monadelphia, 1-4, and ragged robin, Lychnis flos-cuculi, Decandria, 5, 6. Handcoloured copperplate engraving by F

Rose mallow, Lavatera or Malva species
La Lavatere a fleurs rouges. Rose mallow, Lavatera or Malva species. Handcoloured etching from Pierre Joseph Buchoz Collection precieuse et enluminee des fleurs les plus belles et les plus curieuses

Chinese hollyhock, Malva alcea
L Alcee de la Chine. Chinese hollyhock, Malva alcea (Pentapetes sinica) and swallowtail butterfly. Handcoloured etching from Pierre Joseph Buchoz Collection precieuse et enluminee des fleurs les plus

Sweet-scented mallow, Malva odorata. South Africa. Handcoloured copperplate engraving by S. Nevitt after a botanical illustration by Mrs Augusta Withers from Benjamin Maund and the Rev

Australian hollyhock, Malva preissiana (Mallow-life lavatera, Lavatera plebeia). Handcoloured copperplate engraving by Weddell after a drawing by John Curtis for Samuel Curtis continuation of William

Common mallow, Malva sylvestris. Handcoloured copperplate engraving from Dr. Willibald Artus Hand-Atlas sammtlicher mediinisch-pharmaceutischer Gewachse

Mallow moth, Larentia clavaria, on Malva sylvestris
Mallow moth, Larentia clavaria, larva and pupa on mallow, Malva sylvestris. Handcoloured copperplate engraving drawn and etched by Jacob l Admiral in Naauwkeurige Waarneemingen omtrent de

Curtis British Entomology Plate 696
Mecoptera: Panorpa germanica [Plant: Malva pusilla (Malva rotundifolia, Small Mallow)] Date: 1824-39

Curtis British Entomology Plate 465
Hemiptera: Pyrrhocoris apterus (Masked Bug) [Plant: Malva sylvestris (Common Mallow)] Date: 1824-39

Curtis British Entomology Plate 197
Coleoptera: Orchesia fasciata = Orchesia undulata (Banded Orchesia Jumping Beetle) [Plant: Malva moschata (Musk Mallow)] Date: 1824-39

The Mallow (colour litho)
2638655 The Mallow (colour litho) by Milesi, J. (fl.1896); Private Collection; (add.info.: Illustrator: J. Milesi Illustration from Plants and their application to ornament)

Common Mallow -Malva sylvestris-, Majorca, Balearic Islands, Spain

Italy. Rome. Church of Saint John of Malva (San Giovanni della Malva). Built according design of Giacomo Moraldi. Detail of the facade at sunset

Illustration, Lycaenidae -- Hesperiidae -- Lycaena Virgaureae, Lycaena Phlaeas, Thecla Rubi, Thecla Pruni, Zephyrus Betulae, Zephyrus Quercus, Spilothyrus Alcaea, Hesperia Alveus, Hesperia Malvae

Wild mallow, Malva sylvestris.. Handcoloured copperplate engraving by French botanist Jean Baptiste Francois Pierre Bulliard from Herbier de la France, Paris, 1780

Greater musk-mallow, Cut-leaved mallow (Malva alcea), Hesselberg mountain, Middle Franconia, Franconia, Bavaria, Germany, Europe

Greater Musk-mallow or Hollyhock Mallow (Malva alcea), flowering

Summer meadow, Cornflower -Centaurea cyanus-, Yarrow -Achillea-, Mallow -Malva-, Yellow Daisies -Leucanthemum-, Poppy -Papaver rhoeas-

Mallow -Malva-

Flowering Musk-Mallow -Malva moschata-, medicinal plant

Mallow Zebrina -Malva sylvestris Zebrina - growing next to picket fence, Quebec Province, Canada

Picture No. 11014560
Common Mallow - in flower A Limia, Galicia, Spain (Malva sylvestris) Date:

Picture No. 10899476
Rough Mallow (Malva setigera = Althaea hirsuta) Date:

Hollyhock - Malvaceae - Alcea (Malva hortensis) by Leonhart Fuchs from De historia stirpium commentarii insignes
Herbal, 16th century. Leonhart Fuchs (1501-1566), De historia stirpium commentarii insignes (Notable Commentaries on the History of Plants), 1542

Mallow (Malva sylvestris elatior) by Leonhart Fuchs from De historia stirpium commentarii insignes
Herbal, 16th century. Leonhart Fuchs (1501-1566), De historia stirpium commentarii insignes (Notable Commentaries on the History of Plants), 1542. Plate: Mallow (Malva sylvestris elatior)

Marshmallow - Althaea by Leonhart Fuchs from De historia stirpium commentarii insignes
Herbal, 16th century. Leonhart Fuchs (1501-1566), De historia stirpium commentarii insignes (Notable Commentaries on the History of Plants), 1542. Plate: Marshmallow - Althaea. Colored engraving

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"Exploring the Beauty of Malva: From Andean Cloud Forests to the Scottish Highlands" In the lush Tandayapa region of Ecuador's Andean cloud forest, a vibrant Redvein Abutilon, scientifically known as Abutilon pictum, captivates with its striking beauty. This species showcases intricate red veins that intricately pattern its delicate petals, creating a mesmerizing sight amidst nature's wonders in South America. Across the Atlantic Ocean in the United Kingdom's Outer Hebrides, specifically Lewis and Barabhas within Scotland's Highlands, another type thrives. The Purple-flowered Mallow or Malva sylvestris graces these rugged landscapes with its elegant presence. Its purple blossoms stand out against the dramatic backdrop of this remote corner of Britain. Traveling back in time to ancient gardens depicted in Hortus Eystettensis, we discover Curled Mallow or False Dittany (Cretan Horehound). These historical illustrations showcase their enchanting allure and highlight their significance throughout history. Venturing further into botanical diversity reveals Low Mallow or Malva pusilla. With its dainty pink flowers adorning meadows and roadsides alike, it adds a touch of delicacy to any landscape it inhabits. Nature never ceases to surprise us with unique adaptations like Starfish Plant and White Swallow-wort. These intriguing members of the mallow family boast distinctive shapes reminiscent of starfishes while flaunting pristine white blooms that attract pollinators from afar. Globemallows such as Sphaeralcea miniata bring bursts of color to arid regions across North America. Their fiery orange hues illuminate desert landscapes with their resilience and beauty. Delicate yet fragrant Musk Mallow or Malva moschata exudes an intoxicating scent that lingers on gentle breezes during summer days. Its pale pink petals and intricate structure make it a favorite among garden enthusiasts.