Common mallow (Malva sylvestris) - a photo on Flickriver

Common mallow (Malva sylvestris)

            As early as the 8th century BC, young mallow shoots were eaten as a vegetable; and the practice persisted into Roman times. The orator Cicero complained  that the dish was giving him indigestion; the poet Martial used it to dispel his hangovers after orgies; and the naturalist Pliny found that mallow sap mixed with water would give him day-long protection against aches and pains. 
In medieval days, when there was widespread belief in the efficacy of love potions, mallow had a reputation as an anti-aphrodisiac, promoting calm, sober conduct. More recently, mallow leaves were used to draw out wasp stings, and the gummy sap was made into poultices and soothing ointments.
This specimen differs from the usual pink flowered variety and is in my garden.

This might be my last post for a  few days as me and my wife are off to Scarborough in the morning, just hope the weather holds out now
   

Taken in: United Kingdom / England / Sheffield / Woodhouse (show map)

Taken on: July 19, 2013

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