Mallow

From Burden's Landing

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Related to okra and hibiscus. Immature seeds look like little cheese wheels. Reminiscent of okra, which are also mini seed pods.

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Flowers do not have a smell, unlike geranium, which is toxic. Very frail and thin leaves. Orange dots on leaves are a disease that they often get.

When cook it, gets skinny. Very nutritious. Dries well. Crush and make powder, which you can add to soup.