Lavatera triloba L. subsp. pallescens (Moris) Nyman

Spice Flower In the field

Family: MALVACEAE

Genus: Lavatera

Sinònims: Malva micans (L.) Alef. subsp. minoricensis (Cambess.) Bartolucci & F. Conti

Province distribution: Balearic Islands.

Distribution in the islands: Menorca.

General distribution (Phytogeography): Mediterranean (Balearico - tirrenic)

Plants protected by law: Balearic Catalogue.

IUCN Category: ENEndangered

Flowering time: JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDec

Life-forms: Nanophanerophyte.

Habitats: Rocky coastlines. Stony soils in windy areas near the coast.

Characteristics: It is a small bush in the coastal zones of Menorca (var. minoricensis), previously considered endemic to the island under the name Lavatera minoricensis. It has very wavy leaves at the margin and the flowers are pinkish with purple veins. The colour of the flowers and the wavy leaves make it possible to distinguish it from Lavatera maritima without any difficulty. Flowers at the end of the spring.