From Flora of Indiana (1940) by Charles C. Deam

This species has the same habitat and is closely allied to the following species [Malva neglecta] from which it has not been separated in our manuals. No doubt search will reveal its presence in our area in many places. Its general distribution has not yet been studied.

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Indiana Coefficient of Conservatism: C = null, non-native

Wetland Indicator Status: N/A