Scientific Name:  Malva parviflora
?Weed introduced from Europe
?Used as food plants by the larvae of some Lepidoptera species (butterflies, moths and skippers)
?Young mallow leaves can be used as a substitute for lettuce and older leaves can be cooked as a vegetable
?In the family Malvaceae
?Common English name is mallow
?It is an invasive weed or garden flower
?Boiled and eaten by Native Americans

Photos:  To be added. 

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