Cheeseweed, Malva, Quesitos

• Scientific Name: Malva Parviflora
• Common Name: Cheeseweed, Malva, Quesitos
• References: Felger, R.S., S. Rutman, C.J.S. Davis, and R. Lindley. 2015. Ajo Peak to Tinajas Altas: A flora of southwestern Arizona. Part 16. Eudicots: Malpighiaceae to Moraceae. Phytoneuron 2015-60: 1-54. Published 5 November 2015. ISSN 2153 733X
• References Url: https://www.cabezaprieta.org/flora_research/60PhytoN-SWAriz_Pt16Mfams.pdf#page=25
• Habitat: Disturbed areas
• Life Form: Forb, annual
• Leaf Description: Alternate appearing basal, simple, rounded palmate
• Flower Color: Pink or magenta to white or whitish
• Flowering Period: Winter and spring
• Spines: Spineless
• Rarity: Introduced weed, common
• Family: Malvaceae (mallow family)