Malva sylvestris (Mallow) is also called common mallow or blue mallow. It is a robust plant growing freely in field. The leaves are borne upon the stem, are roundish and have five to seven lobes, 5-10 cm in diameter. The mauve purple with dark stripes flowers appear in axillary clusters. 

The name comes from latin malva meaning soft. It is used  in phytotherapy. The active ingredients are found in the flowers and leaves, which are rich in mucilage, used for the emollient properties. The plant is used as emollient and to sooth inflammations. Mallow can be taken as a herbal tea. The infusion has been a popular remedy for coughs and colds.