Definitions
- Referring to a genus of plants that includes many species of flowering plants. - Talking about a specific plant, such as Malva sylvestris, commonly known as common mallow. - Describing the use of the plant in herbal medicine or cooking.
- Referring to a family of plants that includes many species of flowering plants. - Talking about a specific plant, such as Althaea officinalis, commonly known as marshmallow. - Describing the use of the plant in herbal medicine or cooking.
List of Similarities
- 1Both malva and mallow are names of plants.
- 2Both are used in herbal medicine and cooking.
- 3Both have medicinal properties.
- 4Both are part of the same family of plants.
What is the difference?
- 1Genus: Malva refers to a specific genus of plants, while mallow refers to a larger family of plants.
- 2Species: Malva includes many species of plants, while mallow also includes many species, including the marshmallow plant.
- 3Flower color: Malva plants typically have pink or purple flowers, while mallow plants can have white, pink, or purple flowers.
- 4Leaf shape: Malva plants have round or kidney-shaped leaves, while mallow plants have lobed or toothed leaves.
- 5Culinary use: Malva leaves are often used in salads, while mallow roots are used to make marshmallows.
Remember this!
Malva and mallow are both names of plants that are used in herbal medicine and cooking. However, malva refers to a specific genus of plants with pink or purple flowers and round or kidney-shaped leaves, while mallow refers to a larger family of plants with lobed or toothed leaves and white, pink, or purple flowers. Additionally, malva leaves are often used in salads, while mallow roots are used to make marshmallows.
