1 Overview
Mallow is a perennial plant known for its striking flowers in shades of pink, violet, or white. It is both an ornamental and medicinal plant. Mallow is suitable as a food source for tortoises due to its rich vitamin content and ease of digestion.
2 Profile
- Scientific Name: Malva
- Family: Malvaceae (Mallow family)
- Plant Type: Perennial herbaceous plant
- Height: Up to 1.5 meters
- Flowers: Pink, violet, or white, funnel-shaped
- Habitat: Gardens, meadows, roadsides in Europe, Asia
2.1 Feeding Note
Mallow leaves and flowers are well-suited for tortoises and can be fed regularly.