Question: Hi, I was hoping you could help me identify what type of crane's-bill this is. I'd like to know whether …
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Hi, I was hoping you could help me identify what type of crane's-bill this is. I'd like to know whether its a native or not. Thanks!!
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Dear cobada, the plant you have photographed is a species of Malva (mallow). You can see that the stamens are fused into a tube around the styles (characteristic of species in the mallow family). While I would need additional images to tell you for certain which species you have photographed, it is likely to be Malva moschata (musk mallow), a common non-native species found throughout the northeastern US (and beyond). Best wishes.
