Malva parviflora
Uses
Israel: leaves eaten, in Jerusalem, during a 1948 military blockade.
Tunisia: young leaves gathered before the appearance of the floral button. The leaves are cooked in soups or with butter or oil and salt . Israel. Leaves eaten, in Jerusalem, during a 1948 military blockade.
India (area not specified): eaten as a pot-herb.
Additional Information
- Name Authority:
- L.; Huds.
- Vernaculars:
- Arabic: Khobbeiza. Berber: Amejjir, Imejjir, Mejjir, Ouabejjir, Djir, Tir 'line,Tibbi, Ibeqoula, Balefs, Mamejjirt.Hebrew: khubeza or chubeza.