Mallow Plant Family

Mallow Plant Family

You might see the Mallow Plant Family called the Hibiscus Family or by the formal name Malvaceae. See below for some helpful information regarding the Mallow Family. Veggies:  okra Blooms:  hibiscus, rose of sharon, hollyhock, mallow and cotton Herbs:  marshmallow Similarities:  The funnel shaped flowers have 5 separate petals with stamen surrounding the pistil in the […]

Morning Glory Plant Family

Morning Glory Plant Family

The official and long name for the Morning Glory Plant Family is Convolvulaceae. You can usually identify plants in this family based on the flower that looks similar to the morning glory flower.  While I am not going to list every member, I will give you the highlights. Veggies:   sweet potatoes Blooms:  morning glory, moonflowers […]