Curled Mallow

Malva verticillata 葵 아욱 (Korean)

Family / Genus: Order Malvales · Family Malvaceae · Genus Malva
Origin: Northern China & Siberia. Established in Korea before the Three Kingdoms period
Edible Parts: Leaves · stems · flowers · seeds (donggyuja, 冬葵子)
Korean Growing Season: Sow in spring (Mar–Apr) or autumn (Aug–Sep); spring mallow Jun, autumn mallow Oct–Nov. Autumn mallow is more tender and sweeter

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