Plants of the San Marcos Foothills Preserve

Malva nicaeensis (Bull Mallow)

Common non-native, annual herb found in disturbed areas. Flowers are pinkish. Blooms in winter to spring. Can grow in large stands.

Malva nicaeensis (Bull Mallow). NON-NATIVE. Pictured in spring.

Malva nicaeensis (Bull Mallow). NON-NATIVE. Pictured in sping.

Malva nicaeensis (Bull Mallow). NON-NATIVE. Pictured in sping.

Malva nicaeensis (Bull Mallow). "NON-NATIVE. Pictured in sping.

Malva nicaeensis (Bull Mallow). NON-NATIVE. Pictured in sping. Note underside of flower with leafy bracts below leafy sepals (vs. thin bracts below leafy sepals in Malva nicaeensis).

Comparison between Malva nicaeensis (left) and Malva parviflora (right).