Velvet Leaf (Abutilon theophrasti)

also known as: Indian Mallow, Butterprint, Pie Marker, Velvet Weed, Indian Hemp, Cotton-Weed, Butter-Weed, Buttonweed, etc.


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Division - Magnoliaphyta
Class - Magnoliopsida
Subclass - Dilleniidae
Order - Malvales
Family - Malvaceae


German: Samtpappel, Lindenblättrige Schönmalve
Dutch: fluweelblad
Danish: Kinajute
Norwegian: Linderose
Swedish: Lindmalva
French: abutilon d'Avicenne, abutilon de Théophraste
Italian: cencio molle


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This plant is part of the malvaceae family of plants, which includes some incredible ornamental flowers, such as the Hollyhock, High Mallow, Hibiscus and Rose of Sharon.


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