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Mallow ..... ( Malvaceae )
Member of the Mallow Family
Photograph © Barbara Simpson
New England Aster ..... ( Aster
movae-angliae ) is a member of the sunflower family and
blooms August through October. The flower varies from lavender to
purplish-blue and good choice for a butterfly garden.
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The Mallow Family consists of leafy herbs which display
white, pink or purple flowers. They may bloom April thru October,
and may be found in woods, thickets and meadows. " They are edible .The little round seed pods are
referred to a "cheeses". They produce a gelatinous juice when
cooked that was the source of the original marshmallows. Added to
a stew they give it a gumbo quality, not unlike okra does.
( Thank You To Crys Cassano of Michigan for the identification
of this flower)
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