Meximalva
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Meximalva is a genus of flowering plants belonging to the family Malvaceae.{{cite web |title=Meximalva Fryxell {{!}} Plants of the World Online {{!}} Kew Science |url=https://powo.science.kew.org/taxon/urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:298637-2 |website=Plants of the World Online |access-date=18 May 2021 |language=en}}
Its native range is Texas to Mexico.
Culinary uses
The leaves and flowers are edible, rich in nutrients.
Medicinal properties
Anti-inflammatory and laxative effects are attributed to it.
Species
- Meximalva filipes {{small|(A.Gray) Fryxell}}
- Meximalva venusta {{small|(Schltdl.) Fryxell}}